Monthly Archives: February 2012

There are certain things from “home” that are familiar and comforting when you see them in a different context. Here in Germany, some “familiar” things have taken on new meaning. A reputable music publisher is Bärenreiter, known especially for their … Continue reading →

I’m way behind on blogging. There is a ton of stuff that has happened lately, so I’ll just sift through my pictures and start typing. The BFA basketball season just ended last weekend with the championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. We … Continue reading →

Tone colors: The past few weeks the high school orchestra has been experimenting with speed, weight, and sounding point to create different sounds with the bow. Last Friday, we played around with speed and weight (fast/heavy, fast/light, slow/heavy, slow/light). We … Continue reading →

My history-teacher friend Katrina asked me if I wanted to go see an Austrian musical with her (she grew up in Austria). When I found out it was Elisabeth, I realized I already knew the music because we had played … Continue reading →

Friday was the last Class Party of the year, and the last ever for the Seniors. With several students gone for away basketball games, the group was somewhat reduced, but they managed to create some ruckus. The first organized activity … Continue reading →

Kandern finally stayed cold long enough for some snow to stick. It’s beautiful!   Emily captured my amazing running outfit designed to withstand wind, cold, and bright winter sun. Tacky, you say? You just wish you could be this cool. … Continue reading →

I was explaining natural half steps and whole steps (between E & F and B & C). Suddenly I realized I had drawn a couple birds! The strangest things are motivational. Marit and I started a 45 day practice challenge … Continue reading →

Recently I have discovered some new (or old but new to me) music. These selections come at the recommendation of music students, German church members, YouTube, and friends in various parts of the world. Thank you to all of you … Continue reading →