This is the story of the Walk that Would Not End. aka “Amy Sue needs New Boots” On this Chicago Trip I’d worn my high-heel boots; which I often wear all day, and had worn on previous Chicago Trips without problems. I always pack tennies in my carry-on in case…
Most of the years I’ve gone on the Chicago trip we’ve taken a ride on the El. It’s a really cool experience for the kids, but nerve wracking for me. Maybe it’s because I’m used to caring for little ones, but I’m always paranoid that some of the kids will…
On the way to the Field Museum I spied some service members on a corner. Chicago is really hopping with security! It wasn’t long before we arrived at the Field Museum. I don’t know about the kids, but I’m such a history geek I couldn’t wait to get into…
As we made our way to our next destination we noticed how deserted the streets of Chicago were. It was surreal – I felt like I was in a sci fi movie and half expected to see zombies or aliens pop out of nowhere. The bus dropped us off…
Finally it was time to go into VanderCook for the clinic. We play our pieces for the clinicians, then they work with the students to fix and/or improve things as needed. The clinic is one of the things I most look forward to on the Chicago trip. And not…
Lookielookielookie – it’s the Chicago skyline! I love visiting Chicago and feel a thrill of excitement every time the skyline comes into view. I recognize this street… And I recognize those doors… We’re here! We attend a clinic at VanderCook College of Music every year –…
It’s 6:00am on a Friday morning and instead of snuggling in my nice warm waterbed ignoring the alarm like any normal Friday morning, I’m sitting on a bus to Chicago trying to ignore the middle school band students behind me. Why you ask? Because I’m crazy, but that’s beside the…
Teacher almost always “beeps” when he goes through metal detectors; this time it was his belt buckle. Not that he’s got a honkin’ big belt buckle, the detectors are just THAT sensitive. Once inside the park we connect with the rest of the group. Most of the kids in…
We rose bright and early Saturday morning to get ready for competition. Obviously it’s early but few of us are “bright” at this time of the morning. After breakfast runny eggs and soggy hash browns, with bacon good enough to make up for them Chuck led us in a…
It occurred to me as I was beginning to write this post that I totally forgot to say anything about our clinic! I’ve been using my photos to remind me of what I wanted to say, but this year I forgot my camera on the bus so there aren’t any…
