I’ve had some lively discussions (or at least I’ve read them) on Facebook before, but nothing like right now on my profile. So I’m late to the RtB dance for this morning. The topic of discussion: my middle school choir concert last night. The kids were wonderful; the crowd, not so much. I felt really [...]

In that order. For those who don’t know, I’m off to SW Missouri to do a seminar with some undergrad music education majors. I’m taking my time and enjoying the scenery — much of which I will enjoy a second time come July. I plan to take lots of photos to share with the Thriller, [...]

Another tour in the books. And to say I’m relieved is a gross understatement. Wanna hear what’s in the front, back, and sides of my reptilian brain from June (when I start planning the itinerary) until April (when we finally pull into the school parking lot after it’s over)? It explains in part why I [...]

And they’re off. This tour has gone so smoothly…something has to go wrong today. I hope my students and the chaperones have had a ball; I know I have. Trying to have fun while on tour is a challenge for me, but my chaperones make it much easier to entertain the possibility. Great folks, they. [...]

April fool. Heh. So what’s on the menu today? Ah, yes. Our step-on tour of Manhattan. Love that. We get a step-on guide who tells us (often in a very entertaining fashion) about the landmarks as we drive the city, and every so-often, we get out and explore. It’s a great morning. Then it’s lunch [...]