MJ update - Monday night

Hello all. It looks like I fixed the bug with the email notification of this blog. So here is the update for MJ. We went to the ortho today and he said "you did quite a number on your ankle." He then told her that she needed surgery and that he would be doing it TOMORROW (Tuesday). She will need a plate and screws on one side of her ankle and just screws on the other. She will spend the night in the hospital and get out on Wednesday. The prognosis: no weight-beaing for 8 weeks. Several different types of casts. No driving for 8 weeks. So what does this mean. 1. No lessons tomorrow. I will be in the hospital with her for the day. I am planning on making up the lessons either on Friday (in between sessions with Instrumental Workshop) or on Saturday (and possibly Sunday). As I know more about how she is doing, I will then contact you individually (Monday and Tuesday lessons) and reschedule the lessons. 2. Wednesday night is Harvest Dinner at the Presby. Lots of turkey and great food. Free and open to anyone. Those older students who have gone to it, please offer rides to ones who can't get there, or, who have not experienced the feast. The food is free. If you want to make something and bring a plate to "pass," (buffet style) please feel free (again, you are not required to do it). - CF - you will be playing the second part of the night, around 6:35. The saxophones will be performing at the beginning. 3. Studio recital (20 Nov.) - MJ is not sure if she is going to be able to play for those that need her for the Sunday, 20 Nov. recital. If she can't, she (and I) will try to find a replacement for you. IF you have somebody you want to use, please feel free to GET THEM NOW. 4. There is a Miraphone M5000 Ambassador compensating euphonium for sale by a former student of mine. Mint condition. Cost $6,500, willing to sell it for $4,500-$5,000. If interested, please let me know. 5. Instrumental Workshop is Friday. Here is the schedule: -CMU Instrumental Workshop November 18, 2011 8:00 Registration - - Music Building Lobby Staples Family Concert Hall-Central Wails 8:30 Presentation for all instruments-“What is Music…really?” Staples Family Concert Hall 9:15 WW, Perc.- Staples Family Concert Hall Keyboard - room 218 Trumpets - room 156 Tuba/Euphonium - room 157 (you do not need your instruments. If you are free, please be here and help conduct a breathing seminar. You will each have 3-5 students to teach breathing to towards the end) Horns - room 217 Trombones - room 155 Violin - room 230 231 (viola), 119 (cello), 173 (basses) Viola - room 231 Cello - room 119 String Bass - room 173 10:30 Brass - Staples Family Concert Hall (T/E studio Not needed. But, come hear the first performance of the faculty brass quintet Keyboard - room 218 Flutes - Chamichian Recital Hall Clarinets - room 157 Oboes - room 230 Saxophones - room 156 Bassoons - room 231 Violins - room 217 Violas - room 236 Cello - room 119 String Basses - room 173 Percussion - room 155 11:45 LUNCH (on your own) Percussion - 156 1:00 Strings – Chamichian Recital Hall Flutes - Moore Kiva Oboes - lobby Clarinets - rooms 230 & 231, bass clarinets - room 218 Saxophones - room 156 Bassoons - lobby Trumpet - Staples Family Concert Hall Horn - room 217 Trombone – room 155 Tuba/Euphonium - room 157 (T/E Studio. Bring your horns to perform Christmas carols with the high school students. CF and I will also be performing at this slot). Percussion – TBA 2:15 Keyboard - Chamichian Recital Hall Strings - room 156 Winds & Percussion - CMU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performance, Staples Family Concert Hall 3:00 Departure --------- I think that is about it for now. Keep MJ in your thoughts over the next few days. She is extremely frustrated that she can't play right now. If you need me tomorrow, and IT IS IMPORTANT, then give my cell phone a call. Most likely I will be at the hospital all day. That's it for now. Again, thanks for your patience. Dr. Cox PS - CF, don't forget you are also playing for the Honor Band concert on Sunday.