Wind Ensemble in China

Hello Dr. Holcomb,

Where are you? Did I miss you in H K?

Agnes Chiu Lee

Hello Dr. Holcomb,

Where are you? Did I miss you in H K?

Agnes Chiu Lee

Heather,

Hope you enjoyed your trip. Enjoy what is left and have a safe trip home.

Mr. Miller

It's been very 'eye opening' to meet and hear many of the young musicians in the People’s Republic of China & Hong Kong. The good news is that the interest in a musical world is huge. Additionally, I have played on a china built trumpet and found it to be quite in-tune and free-playing for an instrument that only costs $ 200. That’s the good news. The bad news is the limited space available to practice is a common problem. Most urban areas of Asia use limited space very efficiently. This leaves very little tolerance for venues to practice a musical instrument. Even in a modern Hong Kong the difficulty finding a place for beginning and intermediate student to practice is a limiting factor in their development. The story is common of how neighbors complain to the police when a trumpet student plays in an isolated part of their parent’s apartment. The laws of ‘quiet hours’ are yet to be decided upon. The practicing musician, student or professional has no ‘lobby’ here.
- Prof. Roderick Macdonald, State University of New York @ Fredonia

Sounds amazing Heather. I heard the food hasn't agreed well at all with Carolyn and Andy either. I sure hope they're feeling better.

As far as the heat goes, wait til you come home, you'll COOL right down. Hopefully you'll come home to sunny 70's weather!!!

Keep having a great time. Christi

Hi! I'm Kelly,do you remember me? We have just met on May 25th 2008, I'm the girl who in charge your trombone team,you are Dan,Mark and Andy, right?
If you remember me, just send E-mail to me. My E-mail adress is :kelly19880514@yahoo.com.cn. I hope I can keep contact with you.
Best wishes!
A Chinese girl
Kelly

I'm thrilled to read about the stories of your collective adventures.

On a more practical note: Could someone post the return trip details (esp. flight # and ETA in the U.S.)?

Safe travels!

Angela!
Hey I'm glad you're enjoying China... it sounds like the experience of a lifetime! Can't wait to hear more about it! :)
Sara

Hi Mouse! glad to see you're having fun :)

<3
~Lu

Hi Nick,

Sound like you are having a great time. Looking for an update on Andy and Caroline.

Love

Dad and Mom Ehnes

I am anxious to get the latest update from you and the wind ensemble! I am sure you all are having a blast! You are a great group of musicians and I hope that your travels are safe, yet memorable. Keep working hard and representing Fredonia to the best of your ability!

All the best,

Eric Christopher Perry

It all sounds so great Mark!
Give everyone my love:)

<3 Carla

The Epic Tale is back online at http://media.fredonia.edu/china/node/17
Enjoy!

The Blog
Thank you very much for the update on your trip. I am sure many parents like myself really appreciate this blog. It gives us a better insight as to this incredible journey.
Dan S's mom

Hi! Mark, Hi!everybody. This is Chieko from Japan.
I'm glad to hear that you all got to China safe!
How is there? Do you bring lap top with you? Don't you have any concerts or reheasals for three days, you said?
I'm looking forward to looking your pictures!
I miss you guys so much.

silence
I was wondering if you got there in time for the silence. Didn't know they made it 3 days worth.

My drill with jetlag is to forget what time it is back home and force my body into the new time zone. It usually means staying awake and being dead tired through what would normally be a sleep cycle. Once you get through that you can hopefully join the local life cycle. It's worth it, trust me.

Anyway, the sightseeing sounds fun. Have a good one!

YAY....you all made it!!!
I'm so glad to hear that you all had an uneventful flight and made it safely to China. I thought of all of you all day Saturday and Sunday hoping you things were going smoothly. Marc Levy and I were both wondering how the 3 days of mourning would affect your plans but it sounds like it will work out just fine.

Tell everyone I said hello and that I'm thinking of you all.

Keep the blogs coming, Christi

Wow! That sounds cool! This is Josh's sister. Tell him we said HI!

Hey..thanks for the e-mail..
All your "stuff' is posted on the door of the chorus room (hall side) so that the multitudes can read it and follow your progress.
We have been watching the news and seeing what is going on in China. You are certainly there at a moment of history-making events.
Our concert is tonight..we will be thinking of you..especially while singing "Small Part of the World".
Must go and get the stage set.
Hugs to you from Mr. and Mrs. H and all the Music Geeks here at UVCS.
We are so Proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey D - Sorry to see they lost your blog, but we have a few copies floating about UV and PMIC here in New Berlin. Glad to see you finally got a chance to perform. We are checking often, and hope everyone's having a great time. We're proud of all of you AND also proud to be Fredonia alumni. See you next week - Love, Mom and Dad Action Van.

Best of luck to all of you:)
I miss all of you and wish you safe travels:)

<3 Carla Yater

Josh I love reading about what is going on in China!
It sounds like things are going very well and it sounds like you are all enjoying yourselves:)
Keep us all updated!
- Carla-

I'm so glad that you are utilizing the Blog. It's great to hear of all of your adventures. I've been checking daily to hear all about your adventures. What a great experience. Wish I was there but i doubt VERY MUCH that i'd be as brave as to try the food delicacies!!!...hahaha.

I can't believe it's been almost a week since school ended. It's SO QUIET here!!!...

keep blogging...Christi

hI Josh food sounds good!!!!! just want you to know while you're off having fun you've become an uncle! Caitlin and Thomas can't wait to hear all about China! Mom

glad you are having a good time and experiencing all China has to offer. Miss you bunches!
Starfish, snake, sea urchin will not be on the home menu.

Any Mighty Taco's around China?

Zachary says Ni Hao !

Justin says Yo Dawg !