I spent my last few dollars on groceries today... bummer... but I have a job interview for a musical instrument repair position Tuesday morning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this one will pan out. It would be fantastic if this job paid a lot of money, but I'm more interested in continuing the development of my skills in this field.
I registered for graduation today!
It was a good day for practice today, too. I more than made up for my laziness yesterday.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 2
Tomasi - 25
McAllister - 26
Lauba - 30
Albright - 54
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks today: 12
Ticks to go: 200
Days until the first audition: 27
Ticks needed per day: 7.41
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Today was a pretty lazy day. When you don't eat breakfast until after noon, you know you're not going to accomplish much. While watching CNN this afternoon I decided to write down something they were discussing. It's a list of ten things you need to remember in order to keep your job in this poor economy:
1. Create Success
2. Set Short-term Goals
3. Watch your Attitude
4. Keep your network Active
5. Update your Skills
6. Take on More
7. Forget about your Work-Life Balance
8. Take a Hard Look at your Finances
9. Never Badmouth Anyone
10. Remember that you are a Product
I'm not sure if I agree with all of them, especially #7. Most of them, however, do make a lot of sense.
I also finished reading a novel today and decided to watch the movie. The thought of collecting rare books has also piqued my interest lately. I had no idea that a 1st Edition/1st Printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in hardcover was worth nearly $50,000. Evidently only 500 were released, and 300 of those were given to libraries. It's amazing to think that something published 12 years ago and sold for $20 could be worth so much. I bought my copy in 1997, but it was the 10th printing of the 1st edition, which isn't worth anywhere near as much.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 2
Tomasi - 26
McAllister - 27
Lauba - 31
Albright - 63
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to g0: 212
Days until the first audition: 28
Ticks needed per day: 7.57
I might give up on Saint-Saens... my bassoon playing is pretty awful at the moment.
1. Create Success
2. Set Short-term Goals
3. Watch your Attitude
4. Keep your network Active
5. Update your Skills
6. Take on More
7. Forget about your Work-Life Balance
8. Take a Hard Look at your Finances
9. Never Badmouth Anyone
10. Remember that you are a Product
I'm not sure if I agree with all of them, especially #7. Most of them, however, do make a lot of sense.
I also finished reading a novel today and decided to watch the movie. The thought of collecting rare books has also piqued my interest lately. I had no idea that a 1st Edition/1st Printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in hardcover was worth nearly $50,000. Evidently only 500 were released, and 300 of those were given to libraries. It's amazing to think that something published 12 years ago and sold for $20 could be worth so much. I bought my copy in 1997, but it was the 10th printing of the 1st edition, which isn't worth anywhere near as much.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 2
Tomasi - 26
McAllister - 27
Lauba - 31
Albright - 63
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to g0: 212
Days until the first audition: 28
Ticks needed per day: 7.57
I might give up on Saint-Saens... my bassoon playing is pretty awful at the moment.
Friday, January 9, 2009
I really enjoy going to the vet. She's twenty-something, blonde, tall, and beautiful. If only my cat was as enthusiastic about the trip as I am. Max behaved so badly that she decided to give him the 3-year Rabies vaccine instead of the 1-year vaccine... see you in another three years, I guess!
Ibert - 3
Feld - 2
Tomasi - 27
McAllister - 29
Lauba - 32
Albright - 65
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 218
Days until the first audition: 29
Ticks needed per day: 7.52
Ibert - 3
Feld - 2
Tomasi - 27
McAllister - 29
Lauba - 32
Albright - 65
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 218
Days until the first audition: 29
Ticks needed per day: 7.52
Thursday, January 8, 2009
I brushed the dust off of my bassoon today. As soon as I make myself a couple reeds I'll give her some attention.
Lots of good news today. Here's hoping it continues.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 28
McAllister - 31
Lauba - 34
Albright - 69
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 228
Days until the first audition: 30
Ticks needed per day: 7.6
Lots of good news today. Here's hoping it continues.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 28
McAllister - 31
Lauba - 34
Albright - 69
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 228
Days until the first audition: 30
Ticks needed per day: 7.6
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Got an e-mail from one prospective doctoral school today. Evidently, they never received my pre-screening CD. I think I accidentally sent it to the saxophone professor, rather than the office of music admissions... oops... Ended up making a drive out to FedEx this afternoon to overnight another CD.
I spent the rest of the day practicing. I had to quit around 6:30 this afternoon. My lower lip is a little sore and I don't want to over-do it. I'm afraid that if I do too much one day, I might not be able to recover overnight and be forced to take a day off. I simply don't have the time for a day off this month. I'm behind schedule.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 33
Lauba - 36
Albright - 73
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 237
Days until the first audition: 31
Ticks needed per day: 7.64
I was able to knock off 8 today... Unfortunately, it took almost six hours. I need to get more efficient at this.
I spent the rest of the day practicing. I had to quit around 6:30 this afternoon. My lower lip is a little sore and I don't want to over-do it. I'm afraid that if I do too much one day, I might not be able to recover overnight and be forced to take a day off. I simply don't have the time for a day off this month. I'm behind schedule.
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 33
Lauba - 36
Albright - 73
Saint-Saens - 60
Ticks to go: 237
Days until the first audition: 31
Ticks needed per day: 7.64
I was able to knock off 8 today... Unfortunately, it took almost six hours. I need to get more efficient at this.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
First day of class today! I had no classes, so the extended break continues!
I basically just sat in my apartment and practiced all day. Big shock, eh? I think I've logged about six hours of saxophone so far this afternoon.
The Albright Sonata, a piece that I pulled out for the first time in a year for this audition, is a little scarier than I thought it would be. Yikes...
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 35
Lauba - 38!!
Albright - 77 (ughhhh....)
Saint-Saens - 60
33 DAYS!!!!
I basically just sat in my apartment and practiced all day. Big shock, eh? I think I've logged about six hours of saxophone so far this afternoon.
The Albright Sonata, a piece that I pulled out for the first time in a year for this audition, is a little scarier than I thought it would be. Yikes...
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 35
Lauba - 38!!
Albright - 77 (ughhhh....)
Saint-Saens - 60
33 DAYS!!!!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Ibert - 3
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 35
Lauba - 45
Albright - 40
Total: 155
First audition: Saturday, February 7th (34 days)
Ticks per day: 4.56
I've been spending several hours a day on Lauba.. It takes about an hour and a half for me to pass off one 'tick'. I figure in another day or so I'll be able to give equal time to Albright... Once I get those down to 35 I'll start spending some serious time on clarinet again.. gotta start brushing up on flute in the next couple days, too.. Ibert and Feld aren't going to play themselves... Bassoon.... god help me.
Oh, and Happy New Year!
This year's resolution... Whenever a friend asks me to hang out or go to a party, I'm not going to come up with some lame excuse about having to practice. The resolution is to find a balance in my life, to actually start having some fun. I need to take myself less seriously and have a good time.
Feld - 3
Tomasi - 29
McAllister - 35
Lauba - 45
Albright - 40
Total: 155
First audition: Saturday, February 7th (34 days)
Ticks per day: 4.56
I've been spending several hours a day on Lauba.. It takes about an hour and a half for me to pass off one 'tick'. I figure in another day or so I'll be able to give equal time to Albright... Once I get those down to 35 I'll start spending some serious time on clarinet again.. gotta start brushing up on flute in the next couple days, too.. Ibert and Feld aren't going to play themselves... Bassoon.... god help me.
Oh, and Happy New Year!
This year's resolution... Whenever a friend asks me to hang out or go to a party, I'm not going to come up with some lame excuse about having to practice. The resolution is to find a balance in my life, to actually start having some fun. I need to take myself less seriously and have a good time.
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