pre-trip post

for those of you that don't know, i am hopping on a plane for malaysia (with a 2 hour stop in taipei, tw) in about 10 hours. i was asked, after an audition, by the malaysian philharmonic to join and play with the orchestra for 6 weeks. the time spent there will serve as my trial period, and, during that time, i will be performing various works such as lutoslawski's 3rd symphony, pictures at an exhibition, night on bald mountain, rachmaninoff's 2nd symphony, theme music to the natural, the godfather, ben hur, et, and much more as the sub-principal trombonist.

many things will happen during this trip that i would like to share with you all individually, but, because of the time difference, cost in calling, and lack of time to contact you all seperately, i have decided to create a blog. at this point i forsee having internet access in my hotel room, and, if that is the case, i will probably update the blog several times a week with stories, thoughts, and photos.

please keep me in your prayers and thoughts as i consider, along with the orchestra, if it would be best for me be with the orchestra beyond my trial period. also, that i would enjoy the beautiful creation and people that i will be surrounded by in malaysia (and hopefully singapore and a couple other countries!).

enjoy!