A Moving Melody

Party Preparations

Yesterday, we celebrated the success of one of the high school students, appropriately named Melody, in the Chamber Orchestra.  She leaves the island and her Chamber Family this weekend to pursue future musical training in Venezuela and then onto Community College in Los Angeles.  Will she return?  Most locals with advanced degree holders don't return to live.  That's why I'm here!

Arch of Bows

Melody is a shining example of the phenomenal potential of the Caribbean youth.

A well-mannered, soft spoken, exceptionally hard working 17-year old, she has eased my transition into the Strings Department at the St. Lucia School of Music and improved the lives of those around her.  Fortunately for me, she has a younger brother who is equally gifted as a cellist and will become the new Strings Dept. Assistant.