Huh. Realizing the corner I've gotten myself into.
First, a video:
So, Dan Bennett actually posted this video. It's of Snarky Puppy - a Denton Band. They use basically a collective of 30 musicians that collaborate together... because, I mean, if you're going to do something like that, Denton is the place. With 2000 music students, 9 big bands, 9 choirs, and countless other ensembles, we're the place to be, especially for a group like this.
I clicked on it, just out of curiosity, thinking I'd find it interesting, but not mind-blowing.
The thing. That made it mind blowing. Was less her singing chords, but more... THE INCREDIBLY JOYOUS VIBE, the reactions, the synergy and chemistry of those people, the melding of everyone's efforts, and how you could see it on all of their faces.
I mean, I get that melding in choral music, I often get that vibe (although... not so much right now), but I sort of forgot what it was like to create on-the-spot music, and how that feels. Gosh, their faces made me feel it.
And I thought about it. What's stopping me from, say, being one of those back up singers? What is it? I'm perfectly capable of that sort of work.
Well, you know, connections. I've now got the connections for my choral aspirations, but why shouldn't I be able to diversify my musical life, the way we were all able to at HCC? That's what made HCC fill me with utter joy, everyday - I was so... balanced, musically. Jazz and classical, chamber music and large choral pieces, everything I wanted was there.
So, what to do?
Small steps, I suppose. I don't know how to create connections but for the way I've been able to through UNT. So, go this route... again?
Charity showed me a job search app the other day, called Indeed. Go figure, it's called Indeed. It's my app!
Well, Charity has just been feeling restless for change. She's a change sort of person. She mentioned some sales jobs that seemed to be more lucrative, so I downloaded the app, and did some looking, because I've been finding that... I need more money.
So, I randomly came upon a listing for the UNT Financial Aid office, where two very good friends of mine have worked, and I remembered how they urged me to apply when a position became open, because working for the University would give me a tuition waiver.
I looked at that job posting, and pushed it aside at first - it would mean making around the same amount of money as I do now. Why change my job for the same amount of money, and leave something I love?
I thought about it. Oh, wait. I could still work a few hours at the jewelry store, so that would just enable me to have more hours and more income.
It would give me a tuition waiver.
So, I started the application, got the whole application done, but have to now put together a resume and a cover letter. I need to do that quickly before the position is filled. It will also be great to have two well-respected, well-liked employees of that office as my references.
I need to finish school.
And in the process, I need to get in with some people to help me diversify my musical life...
Click to viewSo, Dan Bennett actually posted this video. It's of Snarky Puppy - a Denton Band. They use basically a collective of 30 musicians that collaborate together... because, I mean, if you're going to do something like that, Denton is the place. With 2000 music students, 9 big bands, 9 choirs, and countless other ensembles, we're the place to be, especially for a group like this.
I clicked on it, just out of curiosity, thinking I'd find it interesting, but not mind-blowing.
The thing. That made it mind blowing. Was less her singing chords, but more... THE INCREDIBLY JOYOUS VIBE, the reactions, the synergy and chemistry of those people, the melding of everyone's efforts, and how you could see it on all of their faces.
I mean, I get that melding in choral music, I often get that vibe (although... not so much right now), but I sort of forgot what it was like to create on-the-spot music, and how that feels. Gosh, their faces made me feel it.
And I thought about it. What's stopping me from, say, being one of those back up singers? What is it? I'm perfectly capable of that sort of work.
Well, you know, connections. I've now got the connections for my choral aspirations, but why shouldn't I be able to diversify my musical life, the way we were all able to at HCC? That's what made HCC fill me with utter joy, everyday - I was so... balanced, musically. Jazz and classical, chamber music and large choral pieces, everything I wanted was there.
So, what to do?
Small steps, I suppose. I don't know how to create connections but for the way I've been able to through UNT. So, go this route... again?
Charity showed me a job search app the other day, called Indeed. Go figure, it's called Indeed. It's my app!
Well, Charity has just been feeling restless for change. She's a change sort of person. She mentioned some sales jobs that seemed to be more lucrative, so I downloaded the app, and did some looking, because I've been finding that... I need more money.
So, I randomly came upon a listing for the UNT Financial Aid office, where two very good friends of mine have worked, and I remembered how they urged me to apply when a position became open, because working for the University would give me a tuition waiver.
I looked at that job posting, and pushed it aside at first - it would mean making around the same amount of money as I do now. Why change my job for the same amount of money, and leave something I love?
I thought about it. Oh, wait. I could still work a few hours at the jewelry store, so that would just enable me to have more hours and more income.
It would give me a tuition waiver.
So, I started the application, got the whole application done, but have to now put together a resume and a cover letter. I need to do that quickly before the position is filled. It will also be great to have two well-respected, well-liked employees of that office as my references.
I need to finish school.
And in the process, I need to get in with some people to help me diversify my musical life...