Hello everyone!
I have not dropped off the face of the earth! I am 3 weeks into my month of professional development activites and have had many inspirational experiences and learned a lot during this time away from my studio.
In late July I played Principal Flute in the Grand FinnFest Orchestra in Ashtabula, Ohio. Such interesting, seldom heard music! Kudos to conductor and music director Craig Johnson for this highly successful event.
I was able to squeeze in a family visit with my brother's family in Lansing, MI and perform at his church, Lansing Unitarian Universalist Church before heading up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to play Principal Flute in the Superior Festival Orchestra, a position I have held for 14 years.
Many thanks to Sue Thomas, pianist, all the fine folks at Lansing UU, and, to the board of Directors and staff of the Superior String Alliance for their ongoing efforts.
Today I am leaving Albuquerque, NM to go to Keith Underwood's Ghost Ranch Masterclasses after immersing myself in the activites of the annual National Flute Association Convention for the past 4 days. You will be hearing LOTS more about these experiences in coming weeks. Wish you all could have been here!
I always enjoy this summer change in venue, not only to escape the NC heat and humidity, but also to renew friendships and play music with old friends. Working in a different context helps me see myself and my work in a fresh way. Returning to the same place each year, allows me to assess my personal and musical growth since the previous summer. Visiting and working in new places is always exciting, and these experiences bring richness to my teaching and playing.
I hope you are having meaningful and fun experiences this summer, whether new, exciting ones or old favorites.
Look for more posts after August 20.
Sincerely,
Catherine
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