Crazy Hair Day and more...

This day started out like every other day that we have been here except that I received a call from Miss Jamuna asking me to find some crazy hair bows.  Apparently she instigated "crazy hair day" at camp and felt she should set a good example.  Here's a shot of the outcome.  [I suppose everyone knows that you may click on any photo for an enlarged view.]

One of Maya's classes is called Orchestral Excerpts in which the students are exposed to, well, orchestra excerpts.  The objective, I believe, is for them to learn a bit about the process of auditioning for an orchestra position or any other competition in which they will be required to play standard excerpts.  Whatever it is about it is informative and fun.  I caught a bit of class today.  Her teacher is Mrs. Gold.

As I was walking around campus (Ottawa University) I snapped this random shot.  The campus is quite beautiful and peaceful.  The grounds are carefully landscaped and manicured.  Photos don't really convey how nice it is.  The science building is featured here.  I'll try to get some better shots if I have time.  One might think I would have lots of free time but I seem to be busy most of the day running from one errand to another.  No complaints.  I love helping out all the kids that are here; the dozen or so that I know and the rest that I don't.

The big event of the day was a special master class that Maya had with Ms. Sandy Yamamoto.  She was quite nice and made a lot of great comments about Maya's playing of the Bruch Concerto, 1st movement.  Of course I am videotaping all of Maya's master classes because little of what is discussed makes sense to me and that which does is quickly forgotten.  I'm doing my best.

Lastly, I have noticed on nearly every single building entrance there is a big sticker forbidding water pistols.  What's up with that?  I guess some administrator or faculty got a little wet one day and couldn't take a joke. Now we all have to pay.  Not fair.