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March 23, 2006 at 3:37 AM

Well, a lot has happened since my last blog. I went to Fort Meyers for a FTT show, and it was very memorable. First of all, they lost my luggage on the way there, which includes all of my clothes, obviously, and my show outfit! And my sheet music too. In case we didn't get it back before the show, my mom and I and the FTT production coordinator, Kim, went to the Gap Outlet and bought suitable dress attire. :-P

It was funny, but we were basically doing a show in a retirement community. The audience was mostly 75+, but they appreciated it anyway. The weather was really nice, and although we never got to see the beach :( But I did get to go swimming and sunbathe by the pool, hahah. And I saw a manatee in their little man-made lagoon.

The story has a happy ending, though; I got my suitcase back. I also got pretty sick near the end of the trip and had a sore throat cold-ish thing (and had to cancel my lesson in NY!)

Next show is in Austin, we're leaving Monday morning.

My Bach Double concert is on Saturday. It's sounding pretty good. And it's going to be in a gorgeous church, with a professional orchestra. It's the Bach Festival of Philadelphia.

My quartet played the Shosti 8 in an audition to be on the annual concert at our music school. We did a lot of preparing in a really small time and it paid off, because we did great! Rosin dust was flying and bowhairs were everywhere. It was very exciting! We really owe a lot to our coach, who is very dedicated and caring.

--alice

Even seniors like good music. Congrats on all your accomplishments. Get well soon and stay well.
I'm sure you'll do fantastic... in both your audition and concert.

I do love the Bach double.

Haha nothing better than a good excuse to go shopping ;) hehe