Category Archives: Musical Adventures

The Music of Video Games

Jennifer and I went to hear a sold out concert of music from Video Games. It was a fun concert. It was performed by the Houston Symphony and Chorus. The concert included music from Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, God of … Continue reading

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Music from the Island

This year The Spring Concert had a new addition. It was the 1st performance of the Island Steel Drum Band. The concert began with 3 pieces. * Coral Reef Song – Brad Shores * Island Echo – Brad Shores * … Continue reading

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The Planets

Jennifer and I went to eat at Birraporetti’s which is always very good and then went to the Houston Symphony. The concert began with Solaris by Estacio. A really nice piece about the Sun. Then the Double Bass Concerto by … Continue reading

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Bonus Concert

Jennifer and I had some Kolaches at the Kolache Factory and then when to the Children’s Museum to hear the Terra Nova Consort play again. This concert was only an hour and they allowed the kids to ask questions. It … Continue reading

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A Visit from Andrew

My friend Andrew came to Houston with a group he plays with called the Terra Nova Consort. The concert was music from the Spanish Renaissance. The music was so cool and Jennifer also really liked it. We then took Andrew … Continue reading

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Winter Concert

The title of this years winter concert with the Galveston College Choir was the Sounds of Christmas. The concert went well and my girlfriend Jennifer was there also. The pieces on the concert were: Regem Natum – Handl Caligaverunt Oculi … Continue reading

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Wedding Gig

Today for Lunch Jennifer and I went to Freebirds. Here’s the routine: Pick your burrito size and type of tortilla, choose your beans, rice and/or meat, then load up on the veggies as your personal burrito assembler walks you through … Continue reading

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An Evening at the Symphony

Jennifer’s retreat was over at 3p so I picked her up and took her to my place to get dressed for the symphony. She wore a green and brown evening dress and she looked really pretty. We then picked up … Continue reading

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Taiko Drumming

Jennifer and I went to the Baybrook Mall to find shoes to match her symphony dress we found a few weeks ago. I had no idea how hard it is to find shoes. Now I know what girls are talking … Continue reading

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More Music Making

We ate the Olympia Grill. A really good Greek Restaurant. Virtual Tour Olympia Grill We then went to the college do to more music. Working with her musically has added to my desire to start composing more.

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