DONE!!!
As of 3:40pm today, 2 May, 2006, I am done with my Masters in Music degree.
I had my oral comprehensives exams today from 3-3:40, which basically involves knowing the history of music as it relates to my instrument, symphonies, orchestral repetoire, teaching, the Grawemeyer award (a very prestigious composition award given out by the University of Louisville). 20th century theory, Schenkerian Analysis, and chamber music using horn.
Needless to say, I am *very* happy that I am done with that, as I had no exams this semester, only papers and my orals, and my final paper was due April 24.
So now all I have left school-related is a graduation ceremony on May 13. I am very happy to be done with school now, and while I have not ruled out the possibilty of going back for a doctorate, I am also looking forward to actually being able to work in the real world. In a few years though, I might be dying to go back to school - who knows.
Now, the next item on my agenda is a job. To that end, I'll be taking as many auditions as I possibly can until I get me one. The first one on my list is the Coast Guard on May 22.
I also signed a 30-day notice to vacate for my apartment on the 1st, so I'm also looking for a place to live now. I think Jessica and I will be getting a two-bedroom house, so we can actually see each other on a daily basis(!!!) and so we can both practice at home without disturbing (too many) people.
Now it's time to finish my beer, and zone out for awhile.
I had my oral comprehensives exams today from 3-3:40, which basically involves knowing the history of music as it relates to my instrument, symphonies, orchestral repetoire, teaching, the Grawemeyer award (a very prestigious composition award given out by the University of Louisville). 20th century theory, Schenkerian Analysis, and chamber music using horn.
Needless to say, I am *very* happy that I am done with that, as I had no exams this semester, only papers and my orals, and my final paper was due April 24.
So now all I have left school-related is a graduation ceremony on May 13. I am very happy to be done with school now, and while I have not ruled out the possibilty of going back for a doctorate, I am also looking forward to actually being able to work in the real world. In a few years though, I might be dying to go back to school - who knows.
Now, the next item on my agenda is a job. To that end, I'll be taking as many auditions as I possibly can until I get me one. The first one on my list is the Coast Guard on May 22.
I also signed a 30-day notice to vacate for my apartment on the 1st, so I'm also looking for a place to live now. I think Jessica and I will be getting a two-bedroom house, so we can actually see each other on a daily basis(!!!) and so we can both practice at home without disturbing (too many) people.
Now it's time to finish my beer, and zone out for awhile.