summer's end

Tragically, the end is near. I can't believe I will be back at work officially next week. Although I've worked off and on all summer, it has been so nice in my new bacherlorette pad and new 'hood. My neighbors can hear me practice - Sara said "It's delightful." - how cool is that? I have been working on scales, etudes and a few solos, trying to have quality practice time. It is so easy to just pick up my viola and play for 10 minutes or so with it so close at hand. I just can't let myself play late at night, which is something I've always enjoyed.

I still haven't decided about JUMC - I just hate to give it up. I may play with them for the month of Aug. and see how it goes. I know there will be conflicts with performances, but NAPC doesn't start back until September. SCSO starts back Sept. 2, so that is a given. I can't wait. I have gained confidence since last year's inaugural season on the viola.