CME - Cell Block Q

This is our dorm at Alcuin College. We are in Block Q. Because of the electronic locks and high-tech security, we started calling it "Cell Block Q." To enter, you have to use a key card to access the lobby, then you use the same key card to a

CME - Voice Pedagogy with David Brunner

David Brunner (of "The World is Full of Poetry" fame) runs us through a practice. What a privilege to work with these composers. They are very accessible and open for questions.

CME - The Blur is Doreen Conducting

Dr. Doreen Rao can pull music from a turnip, so when she works with these children, who all love music, the sound is glorious. She has so much energy and passion. It's easy to catch it!

CME - Rehearsal with Doreen Rao

Again, Doreen is hard to keep in focus because she's everywhere at once. Wow! The energy!

CME - Taping David Brunner

Trying to unobtrusively tape a session with composer David Brunner. Two cameras in one hand - ARGH!

CME - The Dinner Line

The cafeteria is excellent! They serve so much great food - and lots of veggies. We appreciate the kitchen staff, so we sang for them on Thursday at lunch.

CME - San Antonios Concert

Thursday's concert was the San Antonio Children's Chorus's turn to shine. They sang several David Brunner pieces while Mr. Brunner explained how each piece was conceived. It was a fastinating concert, ending with the whole audience singing.

The Daily Schedule

Our schedule changes daily, but mostly little things like curfew, where to meet for free time, and our dinenr time. The schedule is full, but the time passes quickly. There's never an idle moment!