a possibility

The Centre International D'Art et de Musique de Ouidah

Check out this school.  AMAZING place!

Last night while cleaning out my inbox, I stumbled upon a message from a listserv I subscribe to of RPCV's (returned Peace Corps volunteers) and prospective PCV's like myself.  It mentioned something about a music teaching position in the Peace Corps.  Of course I e-mailed the gentleman straight away and he e-mailed me back.  Apparentely, the posting is more for RPCV's and is part of a program called Peace Corps Response which is a specialized positions mostly for volunteers to go into once they've completed their two years of "regular" service.

Anyhow, it isn't likely that I could get a position like this right away, but it's SO encouraging to know that Peace Corps is involved with programs like this.  All of a sudden I see the possibility of combining my Peace Corps aspirations with my love of music education.  I am encouraged. 

I've been spending a lot of time thinking about Peace Corps service during this holiday break.  I am trying to read as much about Africa as I can so that once (if) I get my invitation, I can make an informed decision about going.  I hope everything works out well.  I called the D.C. placement office last week and they said I should hear something in 4-6 weeks. 

Happy New Year all!