Masterclass

The big event yesterday was Maya's performance at a masterclass in Harris Hall.  I was so overwhelmed I didn't take any photos in the hall, plus photography is strictly forbidden.  I did obtain last-second permission to video the event, but apparently that was the source of some fussing backstage.  Anyway, Maya was selected to be one of four students to play for Robert McDuffie at one of the most highly sought after masterclasses of the summer.  She did a wonderful job in her performance of the Bruch 3rd movement for a large crowd.  Mr. McDuffie asked her to sing part of the 2nd movement which she did beautifully.

Here is a shot of esprit outside Harris Hall after the event.

Earlier in the day Ken and I rode into town to conference about some financial matters.  The wifi hotspot we sought was not working so we just went to City Market.  Along the way we encountered this crowd.  Not sure what the issue was, maybe public assembly without proper permit.  We didn't hang around as it looked like it could get ugly.

It does make me sad to think about the shooting in Rapid City yesterday that killed one police officer and wounded two others.



Here is a snap of the evening activities last night.  Maya and Abe are using hand-cranked marshmallow rotation devices so as not to injure their wrists.