Audition results and update on life.
Well, it has been a rough few days.
The only bad news from this side of things is that I played what I thought was a great audition, (although I had some instrument problems during the sightreading portion). Results were posted a few days later, and it turns out that I moved DOWN 2 chairs in Wind Symphony. It really sucks, because I KNOW I'm getting better, and I don't know why I am consistantly placing lower each semester. I feel that Ostrander isn't doing a good job of telling me what needs to be done, or otherwise I'd be improving (in placement) like everyone else.
This has really been weighing on my mind, and it hurts me pretty deeply. I really believe that I am one of the most motivated students in the trombone studio, and I work incredibly hard. Something just isn't going right. So I'll be talking to Ostrander sometime within the next few days to figure out what the hell is happening.
On a much lighter and happier note; I finally made Jazz I. I worked pretty hard this summer on trying to improve my style and learn more about improvisation, so that was such a good surprise for me. Mr. Baca has great confidence that I'll be able to learn how to solo as well as some of the recordings. That in turn helps me with my confidence and is really motivating me to try harder. So its going to be a tough semester, but I'm going to learn SO MUCH.
Thats about all for now, I'm home and doing some homework until I go to bed in a little bit. I miss so many faces this year; its hard growing up and being one of the older people at EC. Randy, Kenyon, James, Heather and Colin are some of the few faces I really miss seeing around. It would be nice to have their encouragment at a time like this.
Alright, enough of my reflecting on things I can't change. :P Time to move ahead. I'm taking an audition this week for the Chippewa Valley Symphony. There are 3 of us auditioning for the principal position; me, Vernie and Becker. So I probably won't win the principal spot, but I'd like to play in the group anyways. Getting right back on the horse and not quitting is what I need to do right now.
Valleyfair is quickly drawing to a close; only 6 more days at the park. I have overall enjoyed it this summer, but am looking at a cruise ship for next summer. I think I might have to be gone this Christmas in order to investigate what playing on a ship is like, which I don't want to do. But I think I'm going to have to. I don't want to play at Valleyfair for the rest of my life. Time to explore some options.
School is good; I can't wait to start observing. Probably within the next few days or so. Can't wait....should be a great time.
Thats all for now; I have much homework to get done.
Love,
Rachel Catheryn
The only bad news from this side of things is that I played what I thought was a great audition, (although I had some instrument problems during the sightreading portion). Results were posted a few days later, and it turns out that I moved DOWN 2 chairs in Wind Symphony. It really sucks, because I KNOW I'm getting better, and I don't know why I am consistantly placing lower each semester. I feel that Ostrander isn't doing a good job of telling me what needs to be done, or otherwise I'd be improving (in placement) like everyone else.
This has really been weighing on my mind, and it hurts me pretty deeply. I really believe that I am one of the most motivated students in the trombone studio, and I work incredibly hard. Something just isn't going right. So I'll be talking to Ostrander sometime within the next few days to figure out what the hell is happening.
On a much lighter and happier note; I finally made Jazz I. I worked pretty hard this summer on trying to improve my style and learn more about improvisation, so that was such a good surprise for me. Mr. Baca has great confidence that I'll be able to learn how to solo as well as some of the recordings. That in turn helps me with my confidence and is really motivating me to try harder. So its going to be a tough semester, but I'm going to learn SO MUCH.
Thats about all for now, I'm home and doing some homework until I go to bed in a little bit. I miss so many faces this year; its hard growing up and being one of the older people at EC. Randy, Kenyon, James, Heather and Colin are some of the few faces I really miss seeing around. It would be nice to have their encouragment at a time like this.
Alright, enough of my reflecting on things I can't change. :P Time to move ahead. I'm taking an audition this week for the Chippewa Valley Symphony. There are 3 of us auditioning for the principal position; me, Vernie and Becker. So I probably won't win the principal spot, but I'd like to play in the group anyways. Getting right back on the horse and not quitting is what I need to do right now.
Valleyfair is quickly drawing to a close; only 6 more days at the park. I have overall enjoyed it this summer, but am looking at a cruise ship for next summer. I think I might have to be gone this Christmas in order to investigate what playing on a ship is like, which I don't want to do. But I think I'm going to have to. I don't want to play at Valleyfair for the rest of my life. Time to explore some options.
School is good; I can't wait to start observing. Probably within the next few days or so. Can't wait....should be a great time.
Thats all for now; I have much homework to get done.
Love,
Rachel Catheryn
posted by CartiA @ 7:27 PM
1 Comments:
At 4:56 AM ,
Ryan and Max's Mama said...
But, what I really want to know is what's in the that note you wrote in facebook that I can't read, but I can see that you wrote. ha hah ha!
Just kidding. I'm just nosy.
But, I will be glad to be in EC for the weekend! :)
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