Day Three- Dr. Palmer Masterclass and Markets

Today was an adventure.  The day began with our first SliderAsia staff member leading the student body in a 9 a.m. warm-up session.  He expressed the importance of relaxing while playing and not introducing any tension in our playing.  He also expressed that we should start at a medium tempo, and a generally lower range of comfort.

After this, we proceeded to the various choirs we were assigned to.  I have the honor of playing under the direction of Dr. Pollar, the bass trombonist in the Metropolitan Opera and the head of SliderAsia.  We are going to be playing O Magnum Mysterium and One for the Road.  The players oin my group are fantastic and are very interested in making the music as good as we can.  

For lunch, we travelled to a dim sum restaurant and partook in many Chinese delicacies. I particularly enjoyed the squid and the cow tripe.

After Dr. Palmer's masterclass, in which many good experiences by the conference attendees were had, a few of us travelled to Kowloon and explored two of the many large open-air markets. I purchased gifts for friends and family and enjoyed the crowded atmosphere.

Dinner followed this, experiencing Chinese curry and Japanese udon soup.  

Tomorrow, the CSU group and the American Trombone Ensemble travel up to Victoria Peak to look over the city during the morning. I am extremely excited for this event.