May 15, 2019

Late last night, or early this morning– I’m not sure which– I sent out all the parts for all the pieces of music I have arranged for the orchestra for my summer school in June. All the music, off to the students. Countless hours of research, dissection, arranging, balancing difficulty, styles, parts. The relief of having that job done in a way that makes me happy is immeasurable. In the evening my group arrives for our last rehearsal before Sunday’s concert. And I get to pick up my instrument and simply play. Making music, after days of making plans for music. Such a joy.