Venezuelans, salsa dancing, improvising, Brahms sextet

Opened up photoshop yesterday –haven’t done that in ages!

-even better when you watch it here.

Be sure to check out the rest of this guy’s videos here.

(and of course this was found via R&R)

currently wondering why all bands come from Portland, Oregon.

It is 88 degrees, the sun is bright, and it smells fresh all around!

Summer Treats

-Listening to Jim Dale read the Harry Potter books on a 12 hour drive to Ohio

I just got back from the MENC All-Eastern orchestra conference (held in Providence, RI) Sunday night and it has got me musically inspired! On Friday night we saw Cantus, a singing group who performed in a variety of different styles.

On Saturday night we saw the all-eastern jazz ensemble perform. They were an amazing group! I was especially impressed with the bass player and the drummer. The Boston Brass played that night, as well. It was overall a great show!

For your listening pleasure…original of one of the songs they covered-

Witnessing history in the making

The weather is very very confused today. Yesterday, Haddonfield, NJ said “it’s autumn! Enjoy the colorful leaves and crisp sunny weather!” But today, it was raining and snowing and cold. It’s only a month into the fall season and winter already wants to take over! I hope it doesn’t.

I downloaded the new WordPress version AND changed the layout without any real trouble! so, YAY! Hmm.. I’ve been looking at a lot of blogs today and now I’m really inspired! I love blogs about cozy things like pictures of cabin interiors and knit sweaters. Fair Isle sweaters have caught my fancy! hurrah for the Prince of Wales having such excellent fashion sense! Hmm..Also,  this Krisatomic drawing has just the sweater I would want to wear!

T’is the season of scarf knitting and sitting around the fireplace with a nice cup of apple cider. I do hope you enjoy the fall while it lasts!