New photos just in from China
June 07, 2010 04:00 PM
Rock star treatment a surprise as WCU quintet visits China
June 02, 2010 12:45 PM
Will Peebles reflects on his China experience
June 01, 2010 12:28 PM
One of the most interesting experiences for me was talking with the Chinese people at the “English Quarter” in Hangzhou. Read More...
"There's no way I'm eating that!"
May 27, 2010 11:10 PM
Food for Thought
By Travis Bennett
One of the most memorable parts of our tour in China was definitely the food! We realized after just a couple days that we needed to start writing down all the “first time” foods that we were experiencing, just so we wouldn’t forget! Here is the list, in its entirety. Be warned: don’t even READ this if you have a weak stomach! Read More...
By Travis Bennett
One of the most memorable parts of our tour in China was definitely the food! We realized after just a couple days that we needed to start writing down all the “first time” foods that we were experiencing, just so we wouldn’t forget! Here is the list, in its entirety. Be warned: don’t even READ this if you have a weak stomach! Read More...
Here it is, the video you've been waiting for
May 13, 2010 07:57 AM
Drunken shrimp - a popular dish in portions of China based on fresh-water shrimp that are often eaten alive, after being made drunk in a strong liquor—baijiu. Read More...
Singular Distinction
May 09, 2010 07:41 AM
David accomplishes something no one else could in Tiananmen Square. Read More...
Arrived in Guilin
May 06, 2010 03:44 AM
We are staying in the International Education Center of Guangxi Normal University here in Guilin. Telephone 86-773-5826508. We’ll be here for two nights before moving on to Bejing. Read More...
Xie xie!
May 05, 2010 11:53 AM
Chongqing is know for its warm hospitality towards its visitors, and the people from the University certainly proved that point this evening. Thank you! Read More...
Great day in Chongqing!
May 05, 2010 11:29 AM
Of all the wonderful experiences we’ve had on this trip so far, our day in Chongqing may have just topped them all. Read More...
Busy, busy, busy
May 05, 2010 12:10 AM
This leg of our schedule has keeping us very busy. Getting up very early, flying to a new destination, sight-seeing for a couple of hours, performing a concert, sleeping and doing it all over again. Read More...
5:20 Wake Up Call
May 02, 2010 05:13 PM
Hangzhou to Dalian.
6AM - two hour drive back to Ningbo airport to catch our first of many flights inside China. Read More...
6AM - two hour drive back to Ningbo airport to catch our first of many flights inside China. Read More...
Good Morning from Cixi
May 01, 2010 06:00 PM
6 a.m. here in Cixi. Very noisy, car horns are very popular here, and our room over looks the street. For some unexplained reason, fireworks also go off every morning at 6. Very humid and no air so we had to leave the window open. Ear plugs are a great invention. Read More...
Cixi
May 01, 2010 09:15 AM
Getting ready to board the bus to Cixi. It’s been a perfect trip so far. Read More...
China Pictures
April 30, 2010 11:36 AM
Follow our travels in China
April 27, 2010 12:41 AM
UPDATE from David: Facebook is blocked here in China. Luckily, I decided at the last minute to bring my computer so we’ll be blogging here at smbq.org Read More...
Musical Program for China Tour
April 18, 2010 02:26 PM
The musical program we will present in China includes compositions by current and former WCU faculty, compositions based on Chinese folk tunes, American jazz, and American traditional music. Read More...
How to get to China from Cullowhee?
April 18, 2010 02:17 PM
How do you plan a tour to China with five musicians, trumpets, a trombone, a french horn, a tuba, enough clothing and personal items for two weeks, and three traveling companions? With a lot of help! Read More...
China Cultural and Travel Information
April 18, 2010 01:58 PM
Great tips from our travel agent. Read More...
China Tour Itinerary
April 18, 2010 01:55 PM
After a 14 hour flight, and 2 hour bus ride, we begin our tour. Read More...
2006 international tour: England, Wales, and Ireland
May 01, 2006 12:01 AM
May 8 - 16, 2006 Tour of Ireland, England, and Wales
A program of brass works from the Southern Appalachian region of the USA, including a new commission based on Cherokee Indian themes by Robert Kehrberg, Four Hymn Tune Settings by Paul Basler, Aaron Copland's Simple Gifts, plus Ewasen's Colchester Fantasy about four English pubs, and several jazz features. Read More...
A program of brass works from the Southern Appalachian region of the USA, including a new commission based on Cherokee Indian themes by Robert Kehrberg, Four Hymn Tune Settings by Paul Basler, Aaron Copland's Simple Gifts, plus Ewasen's Colchester Fantasy about four English pubs, and several jazz features. Read More...