Horns up!

That's how I start my morning each day. "Hey, get your horns up! Let's go!" Cue the Star Spangled Banner.

In what other profession do you get to hear our country's national anthem and endless Stevie Wonder tunes (well, ok four of them over and over and over again) played live every morning! Some might say it gets old, but I rather enjoy it. It's like I'm in high school band all over again, except I don't have to go to early morning rehearsals or practice :)

This morning I had a few students show up for All-State rehearsal...only 2 of the 6 (ahem you naughty students) but it was fun and productive nonetheless. We have a lot of work to do but nothing that can't be accomplished with lots of practice and hardwork. I'm very excited about both All-State and OPUS this year...we have some really talented kids trying out and I can't wait to see what happens!

Anywho...I suppose I should go guzzle down my coffee and plan for classes today. I'll try to post some youtube links and other things a little later...have a great day!

Welcome!

So I thought I'd check this out and see how this works. I'm looking forward to posting cool links to recordings and websites, inspirational music quotes, and perhaps a nerdy joke or two :) I think this is a great way to inform people about what's going on in our rehearsals. Also, I will use this as a way to get out those crazy random thoughts I get at midnight and want to tell you in rehearsal, then forget :) I also hope to get some discussions going on here now and then about different musical happenings and whatnot. I hope you enjoy reading and commenting! Let me know if you have any suggestions for topics!