Day 6- Wagner and Wagner

To cover old business really quickly: A few of us went to the Wan Chai Market yesterday to explore locations in which the locals shop.  It was an interesting experience, especially how few tourists there were there.  On our way there, we passed by a Rolls-Royce dealer AND a MacLaren dealer.  The sheer fact that I could see one made me envious of the person who would eventually buy one of those.  Oh well....

Anyway! Today was about final preparations for tomorrow night's CSU choir performance.   I am still very excited for our portion, as well as performing at the end with the American Trombone Choir.  The director of that group is quite a character and a showman, I can't wait to see what he does.

Speaking of which, today was his masterclass.  His name is Irv Wagner and is credited with revolutionizing brass playing in Asia.  Before his involvement in China, there was little to no amount of hard articulation technique in brass playing.  The fact that one person could be credited with changing this is astounding.

Tonight's performance of the Geneva Brass Quintet was amazing.  Their connection, like the the Japanese group, was so enticing.  They have a group rapport with each other and demand one with us.  Their attitude was so positive, only wishing to give us the best time possible.  This was a great experience and a good refresher after all of the concentrated trombone we have been receiving this week.