Towards one Jonathan Mangum. I posted this on my Tumblr too ( Read more... )

I posted this over at Tumblr -- if you have one of those, follow me at http://rainstar11.tumblr.com b/c I love meeting people who share likes w/me. Anyway. I'm student teaching right now, and I'm about to finish up at my last placement. I had a very emotional afternoon with the Rebel Singers (auditioned 3rd and 4th graders) so I wrote this ( Read more... )

Wow. These four years have gone so fast. It seems like yesterday that I was a freshman, shy and completely unsure of myself. My playing was untamed, almost out of control. Now here I am, about to give my senior recital. My playing is in control, and I'm more outgoing and professional. Two years ago I would've crumbled under my trio situation. Now ( Read more... )

I've come to realize that ( Read more... )

Here's that list I promised yesterday...or Thursday...whatever...

In no particular order :)

1. Craig Ferguson - He's very talented, funny, and smart. He overcame alcoholism and found success as a comedian/author/talk show host. It took him a long time, but he finally found his happiness. Stories like his make me optimistic about my own future because ( Read more... )

What a crazy year. I got the first job I've had since my junior year of high school, and it nearly burned me out, but I learned a lot. I learned what it's like behind the scenes of a band...all the paperwork, phone calls, and computer work! I still want to be a band director though. I want to share my passion with students for as long as I can. I' ( Read more... )