Part 1
Last Saturday, I returned home from 6 weeks in Indianapolis. The whole time was filled with intense study of music theory and composition. The Lord showed Himself strong in helping me to understand and pass the exams, as I could not have been successful on my own.
“…it is made clear that everything which comes to us — even when we seem to have acquired it by our own labor — is a straightforward and free gift from God.” -John Calvin

With our excellent instructor, Kathy Blankenship, who also became a dear friend.

Principles of Harmony graduates! (L-R: Alicia, Ana Marie, Courtney, Kathy, Jesse)

The classroom.

Our chord progression work.

More chord progressions...yes, it does make sense
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Working on assignments.

Assignments!

We girls decided to go outside for a change of scenery.

Working on the 13th floor one evening.

Discussing my final project with Kathy.

Our snack table

Working in the lobby one evening.

Enjoying the Blankenship's hospitality on a Sunday afternoon.

What every Harmony student loves seeing on his/her assignment: the green check-mark and smile!

The Blankenship family.

Encouragement on final exam day.

Working on my final project.

Composing for my final project.

My home for 6 weeks.

Trying to take some creative pictures.

Another one

Another

Entering my final project onto my laptop.

One of our last meals together.

Encouragement during Final Project week.

Singing my final project at the final concert.

Our class playing a hymn arrangement at the final concert.

Singing a blessing song for Kathy.