Category Archives: Guitar

Last Week of School

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jill

We just finished the last week of class at BFA. This coming week will be final exams followed by graduation on Friday. This means that my teaching work at BFA is basically done. Instrument Petting Zoo On Monday and Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Last Spring Concert

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jill

I’m a little behind on processing all the major events that have happened in the last week. Today is really my first chance to sit and think through all of them. Last Sunday was the big Spring Concert, the final … Continue reading →

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Open Mic Night

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jill

Last Thursday night, the Art Factory hosted another Open Mic night for local musicians. A team of visiting artists and actors also presented songs and some simple improv acting sketches. I took my guitar student B.L. We played “Love Came … Continue reading →

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Transition: Lasts

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jill

Earlier I wrote that as the end of my time at BFA approached, I was savoring every moment as if it was the last. In the last month, I began looking at things in a slightly different way. Rather than … Continue reading →

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Song Writing Projects

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jill

Last week, the students in guitar class wrote their own songs. Here’s a sampling:

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Musical Quoteables

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jill

In Guitar class, H.L. was struggling with a rhythm, but finally got it in time for a quiz. Just before playing, she said, “I’m feelin’ it! Let’s hope that Karma doesn’t fail me now! Don’t worry guys, I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Masks and Community

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jill

Yesterday in chapel, the speaker talked about a very relevant subject for BFA students: wearing masks. TCKs are very good at blending in and acting in a way that will allow them to fit in; they’ve learned to adapt to … Continue reading →

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Start-Stop-Restart

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jill

This year is different than every year before it at BFA. Our school year started 2 weeks later than usual, so everything, including finals, has been pushed back. In years past, students took finals and midterms before Christmas break. This … Continue reading →

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Last Week of School

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jill

After the Christmas concert, classes and other activities were a little more laid back. Monday after school was our Intermediate Orchestra party, followed by our Small Group Christmas party in the evening. Tuesday it snowed! I was involved in a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Concert

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jill

Sunday, December 9 was our Christmas concert. To watch each performance, go on YouTube, search for the “bfavideos” channel and scroll through the various performances. Here are the individual links to the orchestras and guitar class: “I Heard the Bells” … Continue reading →

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