Roots of American Music – Mars Hill University – Day 8

by Bonnie | Jun 26, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Mars Hill University Roots of American Music Conference – Day 1   WOW! What a day it has been! I am focusing my study this week on singing classes including Ballad Singing, Blues Singing and Country Duet Singing. Ballad Singing Here is a quick video about...

Roots of American Music – Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 7

by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Blue Ridge Parkway On Sunday morning I got up extra early, packed up my car and headed out toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. My goal was to use the Blue Ridge Parkway as a route to drive from Galax VA, south to Asheville NC.  My destination (Mars Hill NC) is a short 20...

Roots of American Music – Blue Ridge Music Center – Day 6

by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Blue Ridge Music Center and Galax VA This post is delayed because one of the charming truths about my cabin in Galax is that WIFI was almost entirely non existent.  My time in Galax was considerably more relaxed than previous days simply because long stretches of...

Roots of American Music – Road to Galax, VA – Day 5

by Bonnie | Jun 22, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Nashville TN – Galax VA Day 5 – Today I am pleased to say that I am STILL thrilled with my decision to drive for this trip rather than fly to the conferences I will begin attending next week. As I drove from Nashville TN to Galax VA, I was blessed by the...

Roots of American Music – Nashville TN – Day 4

by Bonnie | Jun 20, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Nashville TN Day 4  – After a VERY restful night of sleep, we were able to miss most of the morning commuter traffic and hit the Ryman auditorium just as it opened at 9:00 a.m.  It was so much fun to see and hear the history of the place.  We were content with a...

Roots of American Music – Road to Nashville – Day 3

by Bonnie | Jun 20, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Memphis TN – Nashville TN Day 3 – Today was all about driving and exploration and a little bit of rest before a big day in Nashville tomorrow. Interstate 40 between Memphis and Nashville is a treat. Next time I visit this area I am going to bring my hiking...