Category Archives: Lessons

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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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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Last Recital

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Jill

Last Friday was the last Evening Recital of my time at BFA. Several voice students sang on this recital. One girl sang “The Phantom of the Opera.” The day of the performance, her accompanist asked me if I could join … Continue reading →

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Instrument-Making Field Trip

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Jill

On Friday, Marit and I took several of our string students to Basel for an epic field trip. I say epic, but it was actually quite laid-back. First, we went to the shop of a Luthier, or violin-maker. Our students … Continue reading →

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Performances

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Jill

On Friday and Saturday I had two solo performances on violin. There’s nothing like a performance to raise my stress level a notch or two! Friday night was an open mic night at the Art Factory in Kandern. They hope … Continue reading →

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Budapest

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jill

The last week has been full of musical inspiration and growth. One week ago Monday, Dr. Joiner came to BFA! Dr. Joiner was my violin teacher for 6 years; he was one of my primary mentors in college. He taught … Continue reading →

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Music Festival Day 4

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jill

Day 4: Thursday. Honors Recital.   One of my high school orchestra cellists started off the recital with some Vivaldi. A cute little girl from Intermediate Orchestra. My student B.L. with the powerful song she wrote: Cuteness alert! This little … Continue reading →

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Music Festival 2013: Days 1-3

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jill

Day 1: Monday. Piano, Strings, Voice, Guitar. In the morning, there were piano sessions in the auditorium. I took my Guitar class and High School Orchestra there to watch and fill out a guided listening sheet. In the afternoon, the … Continue reading →

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Lots of Concerts

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jill

The last two weeks before Music Festival were full of performances. I already blogged about the Evening Recital a week and a half ago, but we had 6 other mini-recitals within those two weeks in order to give the students … Continue reading →

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