JPS New York Music Immersion Trip 2010 Part 4

Happy Times!

Now that I have completed the serious stuff, it's time for Happy Hours! Good Palate ... Great People ... Glorious Places!

We are certainly well-fed during the trip!

Central Park in Autumn!



            



Look at all my adorable kids! They actually ate 7 American Hotdogs each on average! Good God!



Ellis Island & the Statute of Liberty!



Can you feel the Spirit of Freedom?



    



 

Empire State Building!

Above: Haha...my four boys! The three Musketeers and Friend. The one on the right is my son, Thomas.

No, he is not into music...he's a science geek. Much as I would like him to follow my footsteps, he's more influenced by my wife. It's ok, mine is a democratic family :) I am happy as long as my students are doing well in music.

Natural History Museum

Many of my students have watched the movie Night Museum, this is a chance for them to see the real thing!

Well, I'll let you in on a secret. We, the guys in the group, got lost in the museum...lost in time! The group would know what I mean.



The Gum Gum looks bigger in the movie



Ah...the Little People!



I don't know why all the videos became blur after uploading onto the blog. I am so sorry about that.

Downtown Manhatten!

 

Street Scene

  

Joshua, Ethan, Jared



The Performing Arts Scene in New York is very active.

- this is an understatement.  

I'll let the Concert Mistress, Rebecca Beh, conclude with her feelings and impression of her string ensemble:

"The New York Trip was a great experience for me in leadership as well as learning to look after and look out for my friends, just like how they looked after me. In just 10 days, we have really bonded strongly and had lots of fun. This trip is indeed a memorable experience. I will never forget it."

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That's all, folks! This is my first try at writing a blog, I hope you enjoy reading and watching our New York Trip and I also hope the students will remember this wonderful time together. We must also not forget those who cannot made the trip but played an important part in helping the ensemble achieved excellence. All of you in the ensemble are winners. My wish for you all is success in anything you put your hearts into. Without a doubt, you can.