This week's "sanity break" at work was used on www.despair.com. Sorry if my sense of humor offends...
These were some of my favorite Demotivators.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Review in the Boston Globe
My very first review!!! Teensy-weensy... but my name is there AND it was a good review!
My very first review!!! Teensy-weensy... but my name is there AND it was a good review!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Upcoming Concerts
SEPTEMBERFEST 2008: Moving Hearts, Enlightening Minds
Each SeptemberFest concert this year is inspired by a phrase from “The Vision for Longy.” Our gift to you, SeptemberFest features Longy students, faculty, alumni and guests, and is free and open to the public at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Saturday, September 20, 6 PM
The Keys to the Castle: An Ethnographic Study of Nadia Boulanger’s Pedagogy
Guest Speaker for Pre-Concert Lecture: Ethnomusicologist Matthew Morin
Saturday, September 20, 8 PM
The Legacy of Nadia Boulanger: Elliott Carter and His Contemporaries
“…challenge them to find new ways to change the world through music.”
CARTER: Musicians Wrestle Everywhere
CARTER: Pastoral for English horn and piano
THOMSON: Mostly About Love
CARTER: Canonic suite for quartet of alto saxophones
COPLAND: Pastorale and There came a wind like a bugle
CARTER: Warble for Lilac-time
BLITZSTEIN: Open your heart
CARTER: Esprit rude/Esprit doux
CHANLER: Memory; O, Mistress Mine; and Dr. Livermore
CARTER: Piano Sonata
Performers include Karyl Ryczek, soprano; Rachael Chagat, soprano; Elizabeth Anker, contralto; Brendan Daly, tenor; Robert Honeysucker, baritone; Robert Sheena, English horn; Wayman Chin, piano; Brian Moll, piano; Nancy Armstong, soprano; Vanessa Mulvey, flute; Michelle Shoemaker, clarinet; Jayne West, soprano; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; and Ken Radnofsky, Dennis Shafer, Tsuyoshi Honjo, and Gordon Gest, alto saxophones
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October 2, 7:00pm
Faculty Recital
Salem State College Central Campus Recital Hall
Amy McGlothlin, alto saxophone ‘06
With guests:
Trisha Craig, flute ‘05
Rachael Chagat, soprano ’06, ‘07
I'll be performing Lori Laitman's I Never Saw Another Butterfly for soprano and alto saxophone.
SEPTEMBERFEST 2008: Moving Hearts, Enlightening Minds
Each SeptemberFest concert this year is inspired by a phrase from “The Vision for Longy.” Our gift to you, SeptemberFest features Longy students, faculty, alumni and guests, and is free and open to the public at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Saturday, September 20, 6 PM
The Keys to the Castle: An Ethnographic Study of Nadia Boulanger’s Pedagogy
Guest Speaker for Pre-Concert Lecture: Ethnomusicologist Matthew Morin
Saturday, September 20, 8 PM
The Legacy of Nadia Boulanger: Elliott Carter and His Contemporaries
“…challenge them to find new ways to change the world through music.”
CARTER: Musicians Wrestle Everywhere
CARTER: Pastoral for English horn and piano
THOMSON: Mostly About Love
CARTER: Canonic suite for quartet of alto saxophones
COPLAND: Pastorale and There came a wind like a bugle
CARTER: Warble for Lilac-time
BLITZSTEIN: Open your heart
CARTER: Esprit rude/Esprit doux
CHANLER: Memory; O, Mistress Mine; and Dr. Livermore
CARTER: Piano Sonata
Performers include Karyl Ryczek, soprano; Rachael Chagat, soprano; Elizabeth Anker, contralto; Brendan Daly, tenor; Robert Honeysucker, baritone; Robert Sheena, English horn; Wayman Chin, piano; Brian Moll, piano; Nancy Armstong, soprano; Vanessa Mulvey, flute; Michelle Shoemaker, clarinet; Jayne West, soprano; Randall Hodgkinson, piano; and Ken Radnofsky, Dennis Shafer, Tsuyoshi Honjo, and Gordon Gest, alto saxophones
*********************
October 2, 7:00pm
Faculty Recital
Salem State College Central Campus Recital Hall
Amy McGlothlin, alto saxophone ‘06
With guests:
Trisha Craig, flute ‘05
Rachael Chagat, soprano ’06, ‘07
I'll be performing Lori Laitman's I Never Saw Another Butterfly for soprano and alto saxophone.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
THE BEST PART OF MY TIME AT HOME!!!!
I'm ashamed that I did not mention the fact that my loving and caring brother allowed me to stay with him while I was in Columbus. Not only did he allow me to stay but he allowed my dog to stay as well. I have no pictures as a record of this account but I can tell you that we had a good time cooking out and watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on his fantastic television.
Thank you little brother!!!!
I'm ashamed that I did not mention the fact that my loving and caring brother allowed me to stay with him while I was in Columbus. Not only did he allow me to stay but he allowed my dog to stay as well. I have no pictures as a record of this account but I can tell you that we had a good time cooking out and watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on his fantastic television.
Thank you little brother!!!!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Two of my new favorite YouTube videos. The first was a discovery at work (we occasionally have YouTube breaks for some down time) and the second was given to me by Sarah who recently started Seminary at Sewanee in TN. The video was given to her by her Hebrew teacher who had given the assignment to memorize the Hebrew alphabet. Be careful! Just after one viewing you'll be singing the Aleph-Bet in your mind all day long!
Sunday, September 07, 2008
What a GREAT summer it's been! Yeh, yeh - it's been a while since I've posted anything but I attribute this to my summer being full of "people to see, places to go, things to do!!!" ha ha ha
August began with trip to Ohio - always whirlwind. As is the tradition the first week was choir camp week. So many blessings! This year's theme was "Child of the Light: The Baptismal Covenant". All the music (hymns and choral anthems) and crafts/activities revolved around baptism and the promise that we make (is made for us) when we are baptized. I think this was one of my favorite camps of the five we've done so far. The kids sounded GREAT, the music was wonderful,(truely not tooting my own horn since I chose it - it just happened that way), Chris had fantastic projects, and the message of our belonging to Christ combined made for a very meaningful week and especially an especially poignant Choir Camp Sunday.
The "major" week-long project. An icon of John the Baptist baptising Jesus in the River Jordan. At the beginning of the week this was an unpainted piece of wood with the images drawn in pencil. The kids painted this every afternoon until it was completed.
Choir Camp 2008 Choristers before the 11:15 am service began on Choir Camp Sunday. Choir Camp is 6 day camp (Monday-Saturday) and culminates on Sunday with a youth-led service in which all the hymns, anthems, and service music that the children learned during the week are sung, and the youth also lead the prayers and give the homily.
That week in Columbus was also filled with trying to fit in seeing as many people as I could. I got to spend some time with Aaron, Marcy, and Caden and meet Anna - the newest addition to their family whom I had yet to meet. The night ended with a spectacular thunderstorm and a power outage - all making for a good memory!
Jason and Aubrey hosted an "adult only" cook-out at the end of the week. It's been a while since we had all gotten together witout any children around.
The second week was spent at home with the parents. It was a very quiet and relaxing time plus the excitement of the Olympics!
Good news! I've found a roommate! I got to meet both her and her father the weekend I returned from Ohio. What an answer to many many prayers! We found each other on Craigslist, well, SHE found ME, and after several emails and a chat on the phone I knew that I wanted to live with her! Her name is Liz and she's from the Chicago area coming to Boston to go to the Harvard Extension school. Turns out that she has cousins that live in Shelby - the Wechters!!! How crazy is that???!!! Absolutely meant to be!
The rest of the summer included a visit with Megan, a trip to Cape Cod and trip to New Hampshire with some youth from Christ Church for a youth retreat.
Choir has started up again and this morning was our first Sunday back since the spring. I've taken on the roll of youth choir assistant which will make for long Wednesdays and some extra responsibilities on Sunday mornings. There is also a possibility for teaching one or two pre school music classes this fall over in the North End. Crossing my fingers as I'm awaiting an answer to my proposal.
Goodbye Summer! Welcome Fall!
August began with trip to Ohio - always whirlwind. As is the tradition the first week was choir camp week. So many blessings! This year's theme was "Child of the Light: The Baptismal Covenant". All the music (hymns and choral anthems) and crafts/activities revolved around baptism and the promise that we make (is made for us) when we are baptized. I think this was one of my favorite camps of the five we've done so far. The kids sounded GREAT, the music was wonderful,(truely not tooting my own horn since I chose it - it just happened that way), Chris had fantastic projects, and the message of our belonging to Christ combined made for a very meaningful week and especially an especially poignant Choir Camp Sunday.
The "major" week-long project. An icon of John the Baptist baptising Jesus in the River Jordan. At the beginning of the week this was an unpainted piece of wood with the images drawn in pencil. The kids painted this every afternoon until it was completed.
Choir Camp 2008 Choristers before the 11:15 am service began on Choir Camp Sunday. Choir Camp is 6 day camp (Monday-Saturday) and culminates on Sunday with a youth-led service in which all the hymns, anthems, and service music that the children learned during the week are sung, and the youth also lead the prayers and give the homily.
That week in Columbus was also filled with trying to fit in seeing as many people as I could. I got to spend some time with Aaron, Marcy, and Caden and meet Anna - the newest addition to their family whom I had yet to meet. The night ended with a spectacular thunderstorm and a power outage - all making for a good memory!
Jason and Aubrey hosted an "adult only" cook-out at the end of the week. It's been a while since we had all gotten together witout any children around.
The second week was spent at home with the parents. It was a very quiet and relaxing time plus the excitement of the Olympics!
Good news! I've found a roommate! I got to meet both her and her father the weekend I returned from Ohio. What an answer to many many prayers! We found each other on Craigslist, well, SHE found ME, and after several emails and a chat on the phone I knew that I wanted to live with her! Her name is Liz and she's from the Chicago area coming to Boston to go to the Harvard Extension school. Turns out that she has cousins that live in Shelby - the Wechters!!! How crazy is that???!!! Absolutely meant to be!
The rest of the summer included a visit with Megan, a trip to Cape Cod and trip to New Hampshire with some youth from Christ Church for a youth retreat.
Choir has started up again and this morning was our first Sunday back since the spring. I've taken on the roll of youth choir assistant which will make for long Wednesdays and some extra responsibilities on Sunday mornings. There is also a possibility for teaching one or two pre school music classes this fall over in the North End. Crossing my fingers as I'm awaiting an answer to my proposal.
Goodbye Summer! Welcome Fall!
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