The Ort Family

some friends kindly hosted 5 of the students on Sunday

Paul Stefan and Ana Marie went on their first road-trip to and from Indianapolis – an over 10-hr. drive.  There were some adventures along the way!

Paul Stefan and Ana Marie attended a Creative Tension string workshop in Indianapolis from April 13 – 22.  They worked on violin technique with Mrs. Gardner, who teaches students to play without wrong tension, thus producing an excellent sound.

all the students and teachers of the Creative Tension string workshop

listening intently to technique and practice explanations

Mrs. Gardner teaching

working on bowing wrist movement

Ana Marie with Christa - student of Mrs. Gardner and excellent practice assistant

Ana Marie with her roommates

Yet another passport experience…

Passport and Ticket Officer: Are you with that lady?

Peter: Yes.

Officer: Is she your sister?

Peter: Yes.

Officer: She was born in Nepal and you were born in Pakistan.  Is that normal?

…Paul Stefan comes up to show his passport and ticket…

Officer: And where were you born?

After months upon months of hard work and collaboration with others, Paul Stefan has launched the new LEI website.  No doubt he will continue working to improve the website, but what we can see now is certainly cause for congratulations.  Good job, Paul Stefan!

On Friday, Paul Stefan and I played in our violin teacher's studio recital.  The excellent instruction of Mr. Hamm was evident as I listened to the other students.  We are extremely blessed in being students of a superb teacher! (more…)

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Recently, Paul Stefan and I did some rearranging (again).  We both like to change the way things are set up and organize for more effectiveness (not that this goal is always achieved, however ).  Here is our recent project: (more…)

On Thursday night, the Signature Symphony completed it's 2007-2008 concert season.  Paul Stefan and I have greatly benefited by the opportunity to grow in orchestra experience with a group of excellent musicians. (more…)

One of the blessings from the ice storm is an ample supply of firewood.  The first load of wood was neatly organized by Paul Stefan and Peter today.

Ready to be moved  

Two strong men

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