Symphony No. 1 - "Eustace the Monk"

I just finished the first full draft of my Symphony No. 1.  It is based on the medieval legend of Eustace the Monk.  The legend is based on the historical figure of Eustace Busket, who was an outlaw and pirate, but the legend claims that Eustace was in league with the devil and used magical powers to deceive.

Northeast Music Cognition Group - Boston

I recently traveled to Boston for the Northeast Music Cognition Group meeting, where I presented research on musical ear training.  It was a quick trip, but I did have time to stop by Cheers while I was there!

Cheers - Boston

Boston University - Fine Arts Building

SMT - New Orleans

I recently attended the Society for Music Theory annual meeting in New Orleans.  I learned lots of interesting stuff and I presented a paper at the Graduate Student Workshop on rock music.

LSU Safety Fair

LSU had a safety fair with the fire department, police department, and other Baton Rouge service people.  Holly got to sit in the police helicopter and a fire truck and got to pet the police horses.

 

Star Wars at Books a Million

They had a Star Wars event at Books a Million this weekend.  Holly had fun meeting the characters.

Fall Fest

At this year's Fall Fest at LSU, Kari and Patrick raced a solar powered car.  They won and got a free battery-powered fan as a prize.

"Ode to Spot"

My song "Ode to Spot," based on Data's poetry recital on Star Trek: The Next Generation, was played on the Dr. Demento Show today.  This is the fifth time my music has been played on his show.

Hurricane Isaac

We just recently had a visit from Hurricane Isaac.  Actually, by time it got to us in Baton Rouge it was downgraded to a tropical storm.  It blew things around but didn't cause too much damage to campus.

Natural Rock Bridge - Clinton, Arkansas

On our way back to Baton Rouge from Missouri, we stopped in Clinton, Arkansas to see the natural rock bridge.  It was a really pretty area.

Freedom Mile

I ran the Freedom Mile this morning in Baton Rouge.  I got third place in my age bracket with a time of 7:17 - a new personal record.

 

Disney World

We went to Disney World and had a really fun time.  It was Star Wars weekend, so it was a special treat for me!  Although, I think Holly was just as excited as she rode Star Tours ten times!

New Orleans Musicology/Theory Colloquium

I  presented a paper on "Cultural/geographic signifiers" at the New Orleans Musicology/Theory Colloquium.  It went very well.

"Hoopy Frood"

My song "Hoopy Froody" was played on the Dr. Demento Show last night!  Dr. Demento is a DJ that plays novelty songs and is credited with bringing "Weird" Al Yankovic to national attention.

And here's another song entitled, "Kittens Wearing Funny Hats," for your enjoyment!

Red Jacket

I went by Red Jacket this morning, where they film the TV show Sons of Guns.

University Lake

I took a walk with my friend Michael around University Lake this morning. I took this beautiful picture of the lake. You can see the Memorial Tower in the distance in the center of the background.

City Park Lake

Last weekend we rented a paddle boat at City Park Lake.  It was a lot of fun!

 

 

New Orleans Zoo

A couple weekends ago, we went to the New Orleans Zoo with our friends Adam and Aleisa and their new baby Jack.

"God Bless the Child"

Here I am accompanying my friend Megan for her performance of "God Bless the Child" for the Women in the Arts night at LSU.

New Orleans

We took my friend Dusty to New Orleans during his visit and showed him the French Quarter.

St. Patrick's

St. Patrick's

 

 

French Quarter

Cajun band

Dusty at Cafe du Monde

French Market

Riverwalk

Bird at arboretum in Audubon Aquarium

Arsenal Park

While my friend Dusty was visiting, we went to see Arsenal Park near the capitol in Baton Rouge.

Insectarium

Yesterday we visited the Insectarium in New Orleans.  I'm not a big fan of bugs but it was pretty interesting.

We had lunch at Deanie's Seafood.

A large butterfly model at the insectarium.

A New Orleans termite funeral.

Kari, Holly, and Patrick watching the love bug video.

There were many colorful butterflies displayed under glass.

On the Riverwalk we saw a Holocaust Memorial.