I'm in college now. Surprise!
Okay. College. Where to start...
Well, I can't think of specifically where to start, so... I'm just going to ramble on about what I've observed since I've been here so far. And I don't wanna hear any complaints, especially from those of you in the back row. I don't even think you're paying attention half of the time... This means you, Kristen. Don't think I don't notice you "texting" on your phone under the desk... probably to that no-good boyfriend of yours. Well, if you don't stop it, the whole class will be be delighted, I'm sure, to have 5 extra pages of copying out of Advanced Sciences of Yesterday. And I'm fully aware that noone understands that book, but maybe you should have thought about that before you took the class Advanced Burrito Hydrodynamics. Class dismissed!
Well, that's pretty much how my first class went*, but other than that, I've got class every morning from 8:50 to 6:15, with a large lunch break. My classes include:
Theory I - I tested into Theory I, which is awesome, because I'm sure Intermediate Theory would be really basic, considering we started learning the notes of the clefs in Theory I. Anyway, no joke, this is my hardest class, and I feel behind because like everyone else in that class has had theory classes in highschool. Ah, well, it was worth it, Loudonville. But you still owe me!
Musicianship I - This is actually included in theory class, but it only constitutes 2/5ths of the grade, because we have it on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But enough said. This class is a cakewalk, because it's all audiation stuff, and I've got a darn good ear for music, intervals, etc. Also, kudos to Ms. Ciampa for making us do that "Minor Second, Major Second, Minor Third, Major Third" thing, and to all my music teachers for making us do solfedge symbols every day (Although, I must say, the hand signs are just for show. You don't actually use those past highschool)
Piano I - Ah, the piano. The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence, Italy. When he built his first piano is not entirely clear, but an inventory made by Cristofori's employers, the Medici family, indicates the existence of an early Cristofori instrument by the year 1700. Cristofori built only about twenty pianos before he died in 1731; the three that survive today date from the 1720s.
But enough about that. You know, I'm sure for all the money and lessons I've taken in my life to play this dumb thing, I should be a virtuoso. However, I have lacked the patience and time to do any practicing (mostly patience), so therefore, I still suck. I think I have a pretty good feel for the instrument, I just can't read the music worth crap. Ah, well, I could always just learn a few parlor tricks on the piano... like those songs that only use the black keys. Oh, you know you know a few, and that you've played them a ton, so don't give me that look.
Music Lit I - Okay, so this class confuses me. We had to buy these two books for the class, only one of which we've used so far (We're already half way through the semester, by the way), and we haevn't even really used the book much, AND the book goes chronologically, but we've just jumped around randomly from different musical time periods / ethnicities, from the chants of China to the jives of Jazz (sorry, just practicing my literations). So that class has been a breeze, we've taken one test so far, and it was all multiple choice except one easy essay question. Sounds good to me.
Trombone Studio / Lessons - So as you all know, my instrument of choice is the marvelous Trombone. And I really do enjoy it, I do. But I have trouble always being motivated to practice it for an hour and a half each day. I've gotten a lot better, though, and my instructor, Dr. Zadrozny, keeps telling me he's very pleased with how I'm getting along, so that's a releif. The Trombone studio class is fun, too. All the trombone players get together for an hour, listen to eachother play, and we constructively criticize eachother on the performances. Usually, Zadrozny has some interesting story to tell, or metaphor to philosophisize on, or some info on what Orchestras across the nation have assigned new prinicipal trombones, or a CD for us to listen to what a really good trombonist sounds like on. Yeah, it's fun, and I always leave in the mood to go expand my musical horizon and become the best musican I can... or at least a darn good one. In due time, my friends, in due time...
Concert Band - Well, you would think that I would have taken the hint when I got last trombone in the Concert band, just barely edging out of the University band, and started working harder on being organized and not procrastinating and stuff. And I have, but not as much as I probably should be. See, the thing is, college really isn't much harder than highschool at all. But it's so much easier to slack off because there isn't nearly as much direct pressure to get stuff done, since the professors don't really care how you're doing unless you show concern. ANYWAY... concert band is okay. We're playing some fun songs, including one where I get a really fun fourth trombone part almost to myself (I couldn't handle it, so someone switched to it with me). The downside? No offense to anyone who plays french horn, including those right here at Akron, but I have to sit right next to the Horns, and they don't always have the best intonation... Okay, so usually it's pretty terrible. Almost unbearable. VERY unpreferrable. So, yeah, I think they're punishing me for being the suckiest trombone in the band. Oh well, note taken.
Oh, and then there's marching band... but it's pretty self explanatory.
Oh, and pre-calc, which feels exactly like a highschool class, but it's equally self explanatory.
So, erm... college is great. Everyone should come to college, especially you, and especially to Akron, and that's all there is to it. Amen.
Well, I can't think of specifically where to start, so... I'm just going to ramble on about what I've observed since I've been here so far. And I don't wanna hear any complaints, especially from those of you in the back row. I don't even think you're paying attention half of the time... This means you, Kristen. Don't think I don't notice you "texting" on your phone under the desk... probably to that no-good boyfriend of yours. Well, if you don't stop it, the whole class will be be delighted, I'm sure, to have 5 extra pages of copying out of Advanced Sciences of Yesterday. And I'm fully aware that noone understands that book, but maybe you should have thought about that before you took the class Advanced Burrito Hydrodynamics. Class dismissed!
Well, that's pretty much how my first class went*, but other than that, I've got class every morning from 8:50 to 6:15, with a large lunch break. My classes include:
Theory I - I tested into Theory I, which is awesome, because I'm sure Intermediate Theory would be really basic, considering we started learning the notes of the clefs in Theory I. Anyway, no joke, this is my hardest class, and I feel behind because like everyone else in that class has had theory classes in highschool. Ah, well, it was worth it, Loudonville. But you still owe me!
Musicianship I - This is actually included in theory class, but it only constitutes 2/5ths of the grade, because we have it on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But enough said. This class is a cakewalk, because it's all audiation stuff, and I've got a darn good ear for music, intervals, etc. Also, kudos to Ms. Ciampa for making us do that "Minor Second, Major Second, Minor Third, Major Third" thing, and to all my music teachers for making us do solfedge symbols every day (Although, I must say, the hand signs are just for show. You don't actually use those past highschool)
Piano I - Ah, the piano. The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence, Italy. When he built his first piano is not entirely clear, but an inventory made by Cristofori's employers, the Medici family, indicates the existence of an early Cristofori instrument by the year 1700. Cristofori built only about twenty pianos before he died in 1731; the three that survive today date from the 1720s.
But enough about that. You know, I'm sure for all the money and lessons I've taken in my life to play this dumb thing, I should be a virtuoso. However, I have lacked the patience and time to do any practicing (mostly patience), so therefore, I still suck. I think I have a pretty good feel for the instrument, I just can't read the music worth crap. Ah, well, I could always just learn a few parlor tricks on the piano... like those songs that only use the black keys. Oh, you know you know a few, and that you've played them a ton, so don't give me that look.
Music Lit I - Okay, so this class confuses me. We had to buy these two books for the class, only one of which we've used so far (We're already half way through the semester, by the way), and we haevn't even really used the book much, AND the book goes chronologically, but we've just jumped around randomly from different musical time periods / ethnicities, from the chants of China to the jives of Jazz (sorry, just practicing my literations). So that class has been a breeze, we've taken one test so far, and it was all multiple choice except one easy essay question. Sounds good to me.
Trombone Studio / Lessons - So as you all know, my instrument of choice is the marvelous Trombone. And I really do enjoy it, I do. But I have trouble always being motivated to practice it for an hour and a half each day. I've gotten a lot better, though, and my instructor, Dr. Zadrozny, keeps telling me he's very pleased with how I'm getting along, so that's a releif. The Trombone studio class is fun, too. All the trombone players get together for an hour, listen to eachother play, and we constructively criticize eachother on the performances. Usually, Zadrozny has some interesting story to tell, or metaphor to philosophisize on, or some info on what Orchestras across the nation have assigned new prinicipal trombones, or a CD for us to listen to what a really good trombonist sounds like on. Yeah, it's fun, and I always leave in the mood to go expand my musical horizon and become the best musican I can... or at least a darn good one. In due time, my friends, in due time...
Concert Band - Well, you would think that I would have taken the hint when I got last trombone in the Concert band, just barely edging out of the University band, and started working harder on being organized and not procrastinating and stuff. And I have, but not as much as I probably should be. See, the thing is, college really isn't much harder than highschool at all. But it's so much easier to slack off because there isn't nearly as much direct pressure to get stuff done, since the professors don't really care how you're doing unless you show concern. ANYWAY... concert band is okay. We're playing some fun songs, including one where I get a really fun fourth trombone part almost to myself (I couldn't handle it, so someone switched to it with me). The downside? No offense to anyone who plays french horn, including those right here at Akron, but I have to sit right next to the Horns, and they don't always have the best intonation... Okay, so usually it's pretty terrible. Almost unbearable. VERY unpreferrable. So, yeah, I think they're punishing me for being the suckiest trombone in the band. Oh well, note taken.
Oh, and then there's marching band... but it's pretty self explanatory.
Oh, and pre-calc, which feels exactly like a highschool class, but it's equally self explanatory.
So, erm... college is great. Everyone should come to college, especially you, and especially to Akron, and that's all there is to it. Amen.
posted by Jimmy at 12:02 AM
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