Yes, I am leaving again, this time until August! I am going to attend the National High School Music Institute at Northwestern University for 5 weeks. After a rigorous application and audition process (yes, I rigorously applied), I was one of 9 composers across the country to be selected to work under Michael McBride. At the end of the camp there will be a concert at which the music we have written will be performed.
Be jealous. So long for now.

Patrick