Wind Ensemble in China

We not only climbed the Great Wall, but scaled musical walls, used chop sticks at the meals, performed side by side with Chinese musicians, performed for people of all cultures, and shopped till we dropped at the music stores. It was a blast! I knew we were in for a special trip when, without my direction, every single student waited at baggage claim to be see if their colleagues needed help. That "ensemble" was not only the musical mode of operation but personal integrity of each member as they travelled and performed together.

New friends both musically and personally were formed which will serve to make the the world smaller as I suspect students from Asian will be traveling to the US while our students return, share their stories with their students and families and work to bring us together. To have the opportunity to perform beside a person from a conservatory as well as a young budding musician whose live experiences are totally different from yours is life changing.

These students are first class musicians and people. I am so honored to have traveled and performed with them at the international level. THis experience will be with us forever as we share it with each person with whom meet.