i think i'm going to make a list entry ( Read more... )

so, I don't know if this is a good idea, or if this is a hoax, but it seems like it isn't.  I got an email from Encore Music Lessons, a company that finds students for teachers, that said this dude needed string players for the latin grammys.  i checked, yes they're in houston.  there would be a rehearsal on the 10th of november and then I'd be ( Read more... )

i don't care if it's embarrassing. actually, it's not embarrassing ( Read more... )

dear journal ( Read more... )

i have to leave for my cafe job in 5 minutes.  i don't want to go ( Read more... )

"My feeling is that in order to achieve the precision of a successful orchestra audition, maybe some of the joy of music and performing has been pushed to the back burner. Today I spent much time encouraging  people to play! Make sound! Move! Show character! Energy! Listen! When it is all said and done, it is about the music. We are performing ( Read more... )

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so, it's been 2 weeks since I've posted anything.  that's because I currently do not have internet/cable at my apartment.  It could be worse.  much worse. so i'm not complaining.  i have power, i have water, and no damage occurred to my place from the hurricane.  that being said, it was really scary to be in the middle of 80+ mph winds!!  the ( Read more... )

yes, ladies and jellyspoons, it's one of my list posts.  things were slow in the summer, but now they are picking up faster and faster.  among the things going on in my life, here are some highlights ( Read more... )

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