We've been in Ashland for a week now. It's been fun and lots of work at the same time! During the day, we sit in lectures on instruments, rehearsal techniques, etc. and also play in a 100 member band for three hours a day. Because we are in our final year, we both had a chance to rehearse the bands to prepare for this concert.
After a full day of school we get home around 5:30pm and we work on our thesis projects and study for the many final exams at the end of next week.
Last night we performed in a fantastic concert in Medford, Oregon. The concert featured New Orleans trombone soloist Harry Watters with the band accompaning him. Harry is a member of the US Army Brass Quintet and an amazing jazz player. As soon as I have time, I hope to give you a sample of him playing "Flight of the Bumblebee". A few days after Harry performed with us, he showed up on the Emeril Live cooking show performing with his quintet!
Below is a photo of one of our two bands practing for the big concert.
We are now in the "in-between" session which is classes from 8am-10pm for two days. Tomorrow is our last day, so I'd better get some sleep!
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