Monthly Archives: February 2010

Musick Notes #012

Newsletter 012 For more pictures, go to: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2044803&id=187701865&l=e2e9bc8b31

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Candlelight Dinner

Candlelight Dinner is a show that BFA puts on for the German community every year. This year, it took place this Friday and Saturday. It involves testimonies, music, dance, and drama. This year’s theme was “Brokenness to Beauty.” The evening … Continue reading

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Sun-Day

Today was a sunny Sunday! It really brightened my mood, and I was thanking God all day for the warmth on my face and the smell of wet grass and mud. I woke up early (7:30) because the sun was … Continue reading

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Mystery of life

Last night, the science department hosted a movie night: “Unlocking the Mystery of Life.” The film discussed the complexities involved in life on earth; in looking at the evidence, it is basically impossible for life to form by chance. Natural … Continue reading

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Ash Wednesday

I woke up this morning at 6:55 and realized there was an Ash Wednesday service at school…. at 7:15! I managed to slip and slide my way to school on time (there was freezing rain outside; lots of people fell on … Continue reading

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You Know You Live in Germany When…#6

You know you live in Germany when all social norms are turned upside down the week before Ash Wednesday. This Thursday, the festival known as Fasching, or Carnival, started with a bang. There was a band that marched by my … Continue reading

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Tough Times

The last two weeks have been tough for BFA. I cannot say in too much detail what happened, but here is a statement from the director: Dear Friends of BFA, Thank you for your interest in Black Forest Academy. BFA … Continue reading

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Sunday Recital

Today at 3pm we had our first Music Recital of the semester. It was my turn to give the introduction and welcome, so this is what I said: Welcome to this afternoon’s recital. I’m going to start us off by … Continue reading

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Music stores

Yesterday (Saturday), Katie and I went to Freiburg to check out some music stores. We’d like to start a band in the middle school and grow the orchestra program to include middle school, but we’re limited in the number of … Continue reading

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