I forgot that this goes out in email and that ppl don't actually get onto my blog, so here's the link:
http://www.niu.edu/music/media/webcasts.shtml
Sunday, April 11, 2010
World Music concert TODAY AT 3PM CT!!!!
I know its last minute....if you are at the computer today at 3pm CT, 2pm MT, or 4pm ET, then you can get online and watch via webcast the World Music concert today. It is a concert with multiple ensembles from around the world.
I am playing the liuqin in the Chinese orchestra, which is the first 3 songs on the program. It is going to be awsome. So come watch if you're not at church!!
(link to the url on the right)
I am playing the liuqin in the Chinese orchestra, which is the first 3 songs on the program. It is going to be awsome. So come watch if you're not at church!!
(link to the url on the right)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Announcements!!!!!
I have a couple of exciting announcements for everyone:
...........cricket....................
Yeah, that's what I thought. On that note, I will also be broadcasting it through the NIU LIVE WEBCAST system. That means that yes, while I am doing a sound recording, it will also be broadcast LIVE. That means you still have to save the date to watch me, whether here in Dekalb or on your computer screen.
The date for my recital is APRIL 17, 2010 at 4:45 pm CENTRAL TIME. I will be posting my program later when I know my piece order. So Save the Date!!!!!
1) My first Graduate Recital
I wanted to invite anyone that wanted to fly several hundred miles to come and watch me play my first harp recital here at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL............cricket....................
Yeah, that's what I thought. On that note, I will also be broadcasting it through the NIU LIVE WEBCAST system. That means that yes, while I am doing a sound recording, it will also be broadcast LIVE. That means you still have to save the date to watch me, whether here in Dekalb or on your computer screen.
The date for my recital is APRIL 17, 2010 at 4:45 pm CENTRAL TIME. I will be posting my program later when I know my piece order. So Save the Date!!!!!
2) Perfect Light Photo Gallery
I have just launched my new photo gallery site Perfect Light. I love taking photos and this site allows me to share my photography with everyone. There is not much there so far, but I will be expanding it over time as I take more photos. Remember each thumbpriint is for a single post so there are multiple pictures for each post. Come visit, give your comments and spread the word! (I have also added the URL link to side under my profile)
Friday, March 19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Asparagus
So Diane my landlady had a whole bunch of asparagus she didn't use; so I said I would eat it. I have always wanted to try roasted asparagus. However, asparagus was never a favorite vegetable growing up (sorry mom). My mom's favorite way to eat it is to boil it. And then I would smother it with ketchup. Sounds disgusting, but at least 2 of my sisters eat it that way too, and it's actually pretty good.
You can quite making barfing noises now.
Anyway, I've always wanted to roast them, since a lot of people cook asparagus that way. So I coated them in olive oil, seasoned pepper, salt, dill, and minced onions and roasted them in the oven. Let me tell you....that was probably the most delicious cooked vegetable I have ever eaten. It literally tasted gourmet and I was extremely sad when it was all gone.
So, turns out I do like asparagus (without ketchup). I think that is probably the way with most vegetables. Many people say they don't like them. Maybe that's because they haven't found the right way to cook or prepare them yet. It's a theory, anyway.
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You can quite making barfing noises now.
Anyway, I've always wanted to roast them, since a lot of people cook asparagus that way. So I coated them in olive oil, seasoned pepper, salt, dill, and minced onions and roasted them in the oven. Let me tell you....that was probably the most delicious cooked vegetable I have ever eaten. It literally tasted gourmet and I was extremely sad when it was all gone.
So, turns out I do like asparagus (without ketchup). I think that is probably the way with most vegetables. Many people say they don't like them. Maybe that's because they haven't found the right way to cook or prepare them yet. It's a theory, anyway.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Happenings.
Ok, still trying to figure out how to get pictures off my camera. My dad sent me this cool transfer card thing and I'm trying to figure out how it works....when I get around to it hehe.
Yeah, I got this really nice cool camera for Christmas....Canon PowerShot SX20 IS with 12.1 mega pixels....yeah it's pretty sweet. I love taking photos, kinda wish I could do something with photography now. Who knows....it has become a hobby at any rate.
So yeah we got to stay at home (Dallas) for Christmas this year. It was really nice not to have to travel, and to get a real tree!! I love trees. Also my grandparents came down which was really cool because I don't get to see them too often like my sisters do. Usually my dad's brother's family would come too, but we didn't get to see them this year, mostly because my cousin in law was about to have her twins!! Exciting!! I can't wait to see them. Anyway, it was a good Christmas, but I did miss my cousins and playing games all day with them. :(
Update: For those that knew I was dating someone, we are no more (in case you didn't get that memo somehow). Just to set the record straight, I am single at the moment.
School so far has been good...ish. I'm taking a research class and it is not my favorite class. It's not hard necessarily, but time-consuming with lots of little assignments on top of a huge research paper. I'm also taking Music History review, which I actually like...except I have to write another research paper for that. I'm going to be super busy after this weekend.
Flipside, I love Faye Seeman (harp teacher). While the school ensemble-wise is not offering me what I'm capable of, I would not trade my time with Ms Seeman for anything. She is trully amazing and has helped me grow as a harpist so much and really understands how to teach. Speaking of teaching, I have 3 students: 8, 10, and one older adult. I love it.
I am also learning to play the Liuqin, which is a small version of a Pipa. They are Chinese instruments and I am learning liu chin for a silk and bamboo ensemble that we are putting together to perform in April. It's a lot of fun, and our teacher (visiting from China) is a lot of fun to work with. She knows how to play every chinese instrument and even conducts chinese orchestras in China. If it is broadcast, I will let you know. :)
Yeah, I got this really nice cool camera for Christmas....Canon PowerShot SX20 IS with 12.1 mega pixels....yeah it's pretty sweet. I love taking photos, kinda wish I could do something with photography now. Who knows....it has become a hobby at any rate.
So yeah we got to stay at home (Dallas) for Christmas this year. It was really nice not to have to travel, and to get a real tree!! I love trees. Also my grandparents came down which was really cool because I don't get to see them too often like my sisters do. Usually my dad's brother's family would come too, but we didn't get to see them this year, mostly because my cousin in law was about to have her twins!! Exciting!! I can't wait to see them. Anyway, it was a good Christmas, but I did miss my cousins and playing games all day with them. :(
Update: For those that knew I was dating someone, we are no more (in case you didn't get that memo somehow). Just to set the record straight, I am single at the moment.
School so far has been good...ish. I'm taking a research class and it is not my favorite class. It's not hard necessarily, but time-consuming with lots of little assignments on top of a huge research paper. I'm also taking Music History review, which I actually like...except I have to write another research paper for that. I'm going to be super busy after this weekend.
Flipside, I love Faye Seeman (harp teacher). While the school ensemble-wise is not offering me what I'm capable of, I would not trade my time with Ms Seeman for anything. She is trully amazing and has helped me grow as a harpist so much and really understands how to teach. Speaking of teaching, I have 3 students: 8, 10, and one older adult. I love it.
I am also learning to play the Liuqin, which is a small version of a Pipa. They are Chinese instruments and I am learning liu chin for a silk and bamboo ensemble that we are putting together to perform in April. It's a lot of fun, and our teacher (visiting from China) is a lot of fun to work with. She knows how to play every chinese instrument and even conducts chinese orchestras in China. If it is broadcast, I will let you know. :)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Technical Error...
So apparently no one got to see me play. According to a couple ppl I have talked to, the webcast cut off at the end of the violinist. As it happens, I was in the next piece. I don't know what happened but the feed cut out or timed out.
So if you feel bad because you think it ended and you missed me, don't worry; you didn't. Joys of technology.
So if you feel bad because you think it ended and you missed me, don't worry; you didn't. Joys of technology.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Philharmonic Concert tomorrow Feb. 9th
Hi all!!
Well, it's that time again....I have my first Northern Illinois Philharmonic Concert of 2010 via LIVE WEBCAST.....TOMORROW NIGHT at 8:00PM CENTRAL TIME. Yeah, I know....I kinda forgot that I actually had the concert until this weekend, and I've been so bad about posting on my blog lately that I forgot to post about it....so sorry.
In my defense, while you might get to see me, I am only playing on one piece and you probably won't hear me except maybe in one part.
This concert is the Concerto winner concert...and the Chamber Choir concert. We are sharing....I know. Unfortunately I can't post the exact program because they do not have it printed anywhere. To top it off, I don't know which one is first on the concert. If you turn on the webcast and it is choir, then you can probably wait at least 20-30 minutes. I don't know how long the choir is singing. In the Philharmonic half, there are these pieces (these are not necessarily in order):
Violin Concerto by Sibelius - this one is very beautiful and worth listening to
Marimba Concerto by Keiko Abe - I play in this one and it is AWSOME....even if I don't play much.
Piano Concerto - I really don't know anything about this one, except it is a piano concerto.
Here is the link to the LIVE WEBCAST:
http://www.niu.edu/music/media/webcasts.shtml
Spread the Word (promise I'll give more warning next time)!!!
Well, it's that time again....I have my first Northern Illinois Philharmonic Concert of 2010 via LIVE WEBCAST.....TOMORROW NIGHT at 8:00PM CENTRAL TIME. Yeah, I know....I kinda forgot that I actually had the concert until this weekend, and I've been so bad about posting on my blog lately that I forgot to post about it....so sorry.
In my defense, while you might get to see me, I am only playing on one piece and you probably won't hear me except maybe in one part.
This concert is the Concerto winner concert...and the Chamber Choir concert. We are sharing....I know. Unfortunately I can't post the exact program because they do not have it printed anywhere. To top it off, I don't know which one is first on the concert. If you turn on the webcast and it is choir, then you can probably wait at least 20-30 minutes. I don't know how long the choir is singing. In the Philharmonic half, there are these pieces (these are not necessarily in order):
Violin Concerto by Sibelius - this one is very beautiful and worth listening to
Marimba Concerto by Keiko Abe - I play in this one and it is AWSOME....even if I don't play much.
Piano Concerto - I really don't know anything about this one, except it is a piano concerto.
Here is the link to the LIVE WEBCAST:
http://www.niu.edu/music/media/webcasts.shtml
Spread the Word (promise I'll give more warning next time)!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Blog Under Construction
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I'm updating and changing my blog. Stay tuned.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Last concert for 2009: Philharmonic
You are going to want to kick me and I'm sorry. I have my last NIU concert tomorrow night. I am playing with the NIU Philharmonic orchestra tomorrow night (Monday) November 23, 2009 at 8:00pm CENTRAL TIME. You can watch this concert via webcast, just like the others. I know it's really last minute. Spread the word. Remember, this is a LIVE webcast and is likely the performance will not be archived for future view.
Here is the program:
Mahler - Kindertotenlieder (I play in this one)
Myron Myers, bass
Program notes: Kindertotenlieder (Songs on the Death of Children) is a song cycle for voice and orchestra by Gustav Mahler. The words of the songs are poems by Friedrich Rückert. You can read about Mahler's inspiration and find the lyrics to the 5 sung poems HERE. They are very sad, but the music is beautiful at the same time.
~intermission~
Schubert - Symphony No. 9, in C Major, "The Great"
(I do not play in this one, but it is a great piece nevertheless)
You can get to the LIVE webcast through this link: http://www.niu.edu/music/media/webcasts.shtml
Here is the program:
Mahler - Kindertotenlieder (I play in this one)
Myron Myers, bass
Program notes: Kindertotenlieder (Songs on the Death of Children) is a song cycle for voice and orchestra by Gustav Mahler. The words of the songs are poems by Friedrich Rückert. You can read about Mahler's inspiration and find the lyrics to the 5 sung poems HERE. They are very sad, but the music is beautiful at the same time.
~intermission~
Schubert - Symphony No. 9, in C Major, "The Great"
(I do not play in this one, but it is a great piece nevertheless)
You can get to the LIVE webcast through this link: http://www.niu.edu/music/media/webcasts.shtml
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