Why hello there and welcome back, party people. Summer
Anyway, back in March I took a trip out to Texas Tech to hear Spielzeug Straßenbahn; it finally received its world premiere. Finally.
Wednesday, March 12
1:00 p.m.
I was supposed to leave for Lubbock, but then my flight got cancelled. Thanks Delta! Of course, Lindsay Cat was probably thankful for that.
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| Yes, I've posted this photo before. How can I not? |
Instead I was wrapping up my new piece for Brevard College, which probably should have been handed in on March 1. Oops.
Thursday, March 13
8:00 a.m. (EDT)
My flight was rescheduled until the next morning, which meant I had to be up at six sans shower. (Joyous.) This flight from CVG to LBB was spent either napping or working on parts for Brevard. (The computer-poker-playing lady next to me probably wondered what the heck I was doing.)
I sent parts and score during my layover in Dallas. (#livingthedream)
3:00 p.m. (CDT)
I arrived at Texas Tech and saw my good friend Nathan Madsen, über-cool conductor dude whom I've known for over a decade now (from my USC days). In fact, Nate offered me my first commission back in 2008!
But anyway, I saw Nate, and it had been YEARS since I saw him, and he greeted me with the biggest hug and then we met his conducting student and talked shop.
9:30 p.m.
Late-night rehearsal.
Friday, March 14
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
This is the part in which I was doing NANOWorks stuff, mentoring for Music-COMP, grading, or downing as much Mexican food that I could muster.
Did I mention I got a stupid parking ticket? A*******.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. (EDT)
My flight was rescheduled until the next morning, which meant I had to be up at six sans shower. (Joyous.) This flight from CVG to LBB was spent either napping or working on parts for Brevard. (The computer-poker-playing lady next to me probably wondered what the heck I was doing.)
I sent parts and score during my layover in Dallas. (#livingthedream)
3:00 p.m. (CDT)
I arrived at Texas Tech and saw my good friend Nathan Madsen, über-cool conductor dude whom I've known for over a decade now (from my USC days). In fact, Nate offered me my first commission back in 2008!
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| With Kelley O'Connor (left), me (center), and Nathan Madsen (right) |
9:30 p.m.
Late-night rehearsal.
I found some flyers for the event.
Friday, March 14
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
This is the part in which I was doing NANOWorks stuff, mentoring for Music-COMP, grading, or downing as much Mexican food that I could muster.
Did I mention I got a stupid parking ticket? A*******.
8:00 p.m.
And after the premiere:
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| Bravi to everyone. Also, there is a harpsichord onstage. |
Saturday, March 15 (afternoon)
I spent the day with Nate, which was beyond wonderful. Seriously. We may have done some sightseeing.
Sunday, March 16
7:45 a.m.
Flight leaves for CVG (and guess what time I had to be there).
5:05 p.m. (EDT)
Flight arrives in Cincinnati. This was also the last day of my spring break, so I had to drive two hours up to OWU. (#livingthedream)
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Even though my flight plans were kind of rough, I seriously had a wonderful time in Lubbock enjoying a performance AND catching up with Nate. It had been too long.