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R E A P Conference on Negro Spirituals-Denver, CO

Posted on June 6, 2013 by traveler

Getting ready to attend a conference on Negro spirituals at the University of Denver. Scheduled to present a lecture-recital on using dialect in performance of spirituals. Information about the conference is at http://spiritualsproject.org/reap/. Planning to take advantage of the opportunity to see parts of the U.S. I’ve not seen up close before (flying over them…

Grotto of the Redemption (West Bend)

Posted on June 30, 2012July 26, 2023 by traveler

I drove RB the 182 miles to West Bend, Iowa, accompanied by my mother. We toured the Grotto of the Redemption. The weather was gorgeous, and because we’d stayed in the nearby motel the night before, we had no difficulty getting there in time for the earliest tour time, avoiding the heat of the day…

Texas, Texas, Here I Come!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by traveler

Left a couple of hours later than I’d planned, but made very good time driving my rented ride to Dallas. My roomie is Sarah, a former colleague from my days cataloging music at Florida State University. Not much going on since the conference doesn’t begin until Thursday morning. Going to see if I can get…

A Day of “Rest”

Posted on February 14, 2012 by traveler

So, I’ve got today to get caught up with the work left on my desk in my absence, pick up the car I’m renting for the trip (RB really doesn’t need the added wear and tear), update my GPS, re-edit my music playlists, do laundry and pack for the trip. This is how I’m defining…

Headin’ Home

Posted on February 13, 2012 by traveler

Left (mostly) sunny California early this morning and flew into Dallas–will be back in Dallas in two days, but that will be a new series of posts. Once again, my theory holds that the longer the layover, the closer the arrival and departure gates. In less than ten minutes, the airport skylift delivered me one…

Day 4-Final Session

Posted on February 13, 2012July 25, 2023 by traveler

By the time we gathered for the final session on Sunday, a number of participants had already departed for home because of flight schedules. Too bad because they missed the most lively panel discussion of the entire program. Willis Patterson–after inviting everyone to acknowledge the extraordinary work of organizer Darryl Taylor–led discussion of spiritual art…

AAASA Conference Day 2-3

Posted on February 12, 2012August 9, 2023 by traveler

Friday and Saturday were packed with lectures and performances. Rather than going to a lot of detail, I’m making the program available music.arts.uci.edu/sites/default/files/music_images/pdfs/2012.Programs.Master.pdf. I’ve attached a number of pictures of presenters. It has been wonderful to meet many of the names I’ve encountered over Facebook and via email. Rehearsed with the pianist who will accompany…

California, Here I’ve Come!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by traveler

Believe it or not, I managed to pack and get on the road pretty much on time. Even got my hair and nails done in Iowa City before the final mad dash to the airport in Cedar Rapids. Of course, the downside to rushing like that is I always forget something. The casualty this trip…

Countdown to California

Posted on February 9, 2012 by traveler

Good grief!! I’m scheduled to leave for the conference in a few hours and can’t sleep. Nothing’s packed, nothing’s organized. Lying here surfing the Web. Will lie here a little longer, then will probably just give up on the notion of sleep. Got the electronic version of the conference program. A lot is scheduled. Looking…

Prep Begins

Posted on January 8, 2012 by traveler

Not posted in a while since all of my performances have been in Iowa. However, preparations are underway for a journey to a conference in California next month. Singers are gathering to perform and discuss art song written by African American composers. I’ve contributed an extensive bibliography on spirituals for the conference program and am…