Day 8: The Closing Concert

The Festival's closing concert, which took place in the beautiful Aula Magna of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, was the culmination of a week of intensive rehearsals and many public performances. By now the participants had reached a level of synergy that became evident in this magnificent performance.

Day 7: Relaxation at the beach

And on the seventh day, they rested. After six days of hard work, practicing and giving concerts, the Traveling Notes students took the day to relax and have fun in the sun.


Stephen cooling off


Jubim kicking back


Timmy admiring the clarity of the water


Lydia showing off her smile


Timmy. Stephen, Paul, Pam, Lydia, Kaia, and Samantha


Daniel taking a snooze


Paul, Pam, Jubim, and Timmy


The crew posing at the beach


The Traveling Notes string orchestra


With Maestros Jorge, Georginho, and Diego


A final shot of the Traveling Notes crew at the beach


Dominique and Carolina

Day 6: On our way to the land of sun

Thursday dawned with the expectation of going to the Wyndham Hotel Dominicus in Bayahibe on the southern coast of the island, 3 hours east of Santo Domingo. The kids boarded the bus in the early morning, in time to get to the hotel by lunch, have time at the beach and an afternoon rehearsal. In the evening, the kids gave a concert at the hotel on the resort's performance stage.

Day 5: Visit to Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone

The next day, Wednesday, consisted of a fun-filled and educational visit to the Colonial Zone, where the students received a tour of the spot where Christopher Columbus (Critobal Colón) made his home and from where his son, Diego, ruled as viceroy. After the tour, the group went back to the university for rehearsals and then an informal concert in the University Library.

Day 4: Playa Aura

After 3 1/2 days of intense rehearsals, concerts, and classes, it was time for a break and a visit to the beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic, where it was time to really let loose....

Day 4: Concert at Plaza de la Salud

In the morning, the crew visited the local hospital at the Plaza de la Salud, where the played a concert for sick children at the hospital. Their efforts and concern were much appreciated by the young patients.

Day 3: Trip tp Gualey

One of the main purposes of Traveling Notes is to expose the wonders of classical music to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity, and to children in particular. To that end, Traveling Notes went to a poorer section of Santo Domingo Provinces. The students played in the local church, jammed full of children. The enthusiasm of the event could not be stifled by the heat within the church.