The conference was very inspiring. Saturday started with the kinds of lectures you expect at such an event; one on derivative meter and one on orchestral excerpts. There was also a masterclass by featured guest artists Viento Sur trombone quartet from Argentina, and a student trombone choir recital. Then, I gave my lecture, which I think went pretty well. I didn't say all the things I intended to, but I said some other things which were equally important, so I think that's ok. That was followed by the faculty recital, which I did not play on since I had just gotten done speaking. At that point, we had a break, and I went out for some dinner with a couple of the other faculty members. We came back for the evening's featured performance by Viento Sur, and then relocated to a nearby bar for a performance by a trombone-featuring jazz combo followed by an open mic.

Today started with a lecture on doubling, and then my colleagues and I adjudicated the final round of the concerto competition. I found it very enlightening to hear the best students from universities around the country and be able to compare their approaches. The conference concluded with a recital of trombone and electronics. Overall, the weekend was very inspiring, and I can't wait to get back to work at Ohio State.