my fourth update on the marvel that is Celebration Iowa Rehearsal Camp.
The Luther Campus is so beautiful. I love it here.
It's Sunday, so we were allowed to sleep in, if we choose. I went to Church. It was a Lutheran Church, but not at all like my church at home. I'm glad that it was different. I enjoy contrast.
I discovered the track here and have gone running a little bit. I always forget how much I love it until I have a lot of bottled up emotions that all get released when I run. Running on a track is different from running around my neighborhood, but I like it because you don't have anything to distract you and it's harder to keep track of how far you've run. It's better that way. All the same, I'm getting sick of making left turns.
We've gone through all three of the vocal sets. Right now we're working on the Broadway set, which has a lot of problems in the band arrangements. The British set had some problems too, but I think we fixed them more quickly. The British set is still my favorite, but Broadway has its moments.
Guess what we worked on in improve class yesterday.
Impressions.
yeah. I'm serious.
anyone from 7th hour jazz class would know what I'm talking about.
It's still weird for me to play the 3rd trumpet part. They're always telling us to listen up to the lead, which I'm perfectly fine doing, but I'm just not used to it. I feel like I really stick out of the sound sometimes. This is probably the tightest band I've ever been in, so whenever I screw up it's really noticeable. On the other hand, when no one screws up, we end up sounding really good.
I wonder how often the average band member makes a stnank.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
C.I.U. 3
this one might be kind of short because I'm really hungry for breakfast.
The only day we have to sleep in is Sunday, where rehearsals start at 12:30pm. I didn't sleep in because I went with a couple of others to a church in Decorah. It was interesting.
Yesterday was '80's day. a lot of people went all out for it. especially the singers. My room-mate put my hair up in a side pony-tail.
Yesterday was also our first performance. We played 45 minutes of music for the middle schoolers from Dorian Music camp, which is also at Luther this week. Our director says that it was a better first performance than they have had in years past. So that's a good thing.
Yesterday night I went running on the track. It was my first time running since I've gotten here. That's a good thing.
So, ever since I've gotten here I've been really addicted to facebook, getting on at every opportunity. Yesterday, I'm proud to say, I went the whole day without getting on at all. Go me! I'm breaking the addiction.
Did I mention that we have to stretch with the singers in the morning? It can be anything from yoga to an ab workout to a dance. Some of the band people don't like doing it. I could go either way.
That's it for now.
*peace*
The only day we have to sleep in is Sunday, where rehearsals start at 12:30pm. I didn't sleep in because I went with a couple of others to a church in Decorah. It was interesting.
Yesterday was '80's day. a lot of people went all out for it. especially the singers. My room-mate put my hair up in a side pony-tail.
Yesterday was also our first performance. We played 45 minutes of music for the middle schoolers from Dorian Music camp, which is also at Luther this week. Our director says that it was a better first performance than they have had in years past. So that's a good thing.
Yesterday night I went running on the track. It was my first time running since I've gotten here. That's a good thing.
So, ever since I've gotten here I've been really addicted to facebook, getting on at every opportunity. Yesterday, I'm proud to say, I went the whole day without getting on at all. Go me! I'm breaking the addiction.
Did I mention that we have to stretch with the singers in the morning? It can be anything from yoga to an ab workout to a dance. Some of the band people don't like doing it. I could go either way.
That's it for now.
*peace*
Friday, June 13, 2008
C.I.U. 2
Blegh...i guess it's high time for another celebration iowa update.
this week has been full of ups and downs. I was really homesick for a couple of days, and i got a little overwhelmed with all of the rehearsals, but now I think I'm pretty happy. In my last update I believe I mentioned that time moves slowly and the days crawl by. It's totally the opposite now. I feel like the past two days have gone without me barely noticing. The first two days felt like a year, and now I can't believe that I've been here for a whole week!
At first it was really weird for me to be on the Trumpet 3 part, because I play lead at home. Someone who's never played lead trumpet in a big band can't understand how much of an adjustment that is. Now i think i'm learning to deal with it. Kevin actually gave me the lead part for one song ("Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"!), because he figured both of our lead players would be really tired and need a break. It felt so good! thank god it doesn't go that high.
We play a lot of Frisbee during our breaks, which I am absolutely incompetent at, but all the practice has got to make me improve a little bit.
For those of my friends who like British stuff like the Beatles, the Police, and the Rolling Stones, you guys really have to come see one of shows. Our final set is called "British Invasion" and it is so much fun to play, I can't even describe to you. I can't wait until we get to rehearse it with the singers.
"Every little thing she does is magic"....that song is forever in my head.
which isn't a bad thing.
;P
this week has been full of ups and downs. I was really homesick for a couple of days, and i got a little overwhelmed with all of the rehearsals, but now I think I'm pretty happy. In my last update I believe I mentioned that time moves slowly and the days crawl by. It's totally the opposite now. I feel like the past two days have gone without me barely noticing. The first two days felt like a year, and now I can't believe that I've been here for a whole week!
At first it was really weird for me to be on the Trumpet 3 part, because I play lead at home. Someone who's never played lead trumpet in a big band can't understand how much of an adjustment that is. Now i think i'm learning to deal with it. Kevin actually gave me the lead part for one song ("Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"!), because he figured both of our lead players would be really tired and need a break. It felt so good! thank god it doesn't go that high.
We play a lot of Frisbee during our breaks, which I am absolutely incompetent at, but all the practice has got to make me improve a little bit.
For those of my friends who like British stuff like the Beatles, the Police, and the Rolling Stones, you guys really have to come see one of shows. Our final set is called "British Invasion" and it is so much fun to play, I can't even describe to you. I can't wait until we get to rehearse it with the singers.
"Every little thing she does is magic"....that song is forever in my head.
which isn't a bad thing.
;P
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
C.I.U. 1
Celebration Iowa Update
Part One
I guess since I want to tell everybody everything that's happening here (rehearsal camp) the smartest thing to do would be to post updates on my blog. So I think I will. End intro.
I feel like I've been here forever. There's so much crammed into one day that the days last an eternity, and they all blend into each other. I spend a vast majority of the time not knowing what day it is. When I found out that it's only tuesday today i flipped.
We rehearse so much. 8:30am-11:00am, 12:30-4:00pm, 6:30-9:30pm. Of course we get breaks in there...and the jazz band experiences of variety of things such as big band rehearsals, sectionals, individual practice, theory/improve sessions, and listening. I can't imagine the shape our chops would be in if we didn't have those little theory/listening interludes.
In rehearsals back at home I'm used to people telling me that I'm doing a great job. that doesn't happen as much here. It's just because talent isn't an issue. It makes me feel a little insecure, but then my insecurity makes me feel really needy. It's always been really easy for me to get discouraged when I think about the vast world of trumpet playing. There's the stuff which I can do, and I'm pluggin away at it, but then there's a whole world of things I can't do, because I don't have the skills. and those are the things that I need to be a good performer.
at least I did have somewhat of a breakthrough today. It's so easy for me to ignore breathing. To breathe correctly doesn't come naturally so I decided a long time ago to just ignore it. It can't be that important, right? all year this year people have been trying to get me to breathe differently, and today I think I finally understand. It's that trumpet guy from UNI. He came bursting into my practice room, scared me half to death, and then told me to make the inhale and exhale in one fluid motion...and to breathe bigger. So now I have something to practice! :)
Is there a barfing face?
:()<~<
I don't think that works.
this is the most rambling blog I've ever posted. I love it.
Part One
I guess since I want to tell everybody everything that's happening here (rehearsal camp) the smartest thing to do would be to post updates on my blog. So I think I will. End intro.
I feel like I've been here forever. There's so much crammed into one day that the days last an eternity, and they all blend into each other. I spend a vast majority of the time not knowing what day it is. When I found out that it's only tuesday today i flipped.
We rehearse so much. 8:30am-11:00am, 12:30-4:00pm, 6:30-9:30pm. Of course we get breaks in there...and the jazz band experiences of variety of things such as big band rehearsals, sectionals, individual practice, theory/improve sessions, and listening. I can't imagine the shape our chops would be in if we didn't have those little theory/listening interludes.
In rehearsals back at home I'm used to people telling me that I'm doing a great job. that doesn't happen as much here. It's just because talent isn't an issue. It makes me feel a little insecure, but then my insecurity makes me feel really needy. It's always been really easy for me to get discouraged when I think about the vast world of trumpet playing. There's the stuff which I can do, and I'm pluggin away at it, but then there's a whole world of things I can't do, because I don't have the skills. and those are the things that I need to be a good performer.
at least I did have somewhat of a breakthrough today. It's so easy for me to ignore breathing. To breathe correctly doesn't come naturally so I decided a long time ago to just ignore it. It can't be that important, right? all year this year people have been trying to get me to breathe differently, and today I think I finally understand. It's that trumpet guy from UNI. He came bursting into my practice room, scared me half to death, and then told me to make the inhale and exhale in one fluid motion...and to breathe bigger. So now I have something to practice! :)
Is there a barfing face?
:()<~<
I don't think that works.
this is the most rambling blog I've ever posted. I love it.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
HEY!
so i heard yesturday that my band director, that rascal, is planning a celebration iowa show AT MY SCHOOL. i don't know how other CI people knew this and I didn't, but it made me so incredibly happy.
so, that's where it is. the des moines show, it's at hoover.
so, that's where it is. the des moines show, it's at hoover.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
If you love me...
...then you will want to see me this summer.
This is a tour schedule that I got off the Celebration Iowa website. When I get more information about the Des Moines show I will post that as well. Take particular note of when the breaks are because that's when I will be home, frantically trying to hang out with friends and family...and do laundry.
2008 Celebration Iowa Schedule
Rehearsal camp at Luther College begins June 7 and ends June 26.
Thursday, June 26th - Luther College (Dress Rehearsal)
Saturday, June 28 - Vinton
Sunday, June 29 - Manchester
Monday, June 30 - Newton
Tuesday, July 1 - Fairfield
Wednesday, July 2 - Solon
Thursday, July 3 - Sheldon
Friday, July 4 - Storm Lake
Tuesday, July 8 - Jefferson
Thursday, July 10 - Pella
Friday, July 11 - Jesup
Sunday, July 13 - Davenport
July 14, 15, 16 & 17 - BREAK
Friday, July 18 - Eldora
Saturday, July 19 - Ottumwa
Sunday, July 20 - Waverly
Monday, July 21 - Oelwein
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 22 & 23 - CD Recording, Luther College
Thursday, July 24 - Nordic Fest, Decorah (Opening Ceremonies)
Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26- Nordic Fest, Decorah
Sunday, July 27 - Dubuque
July 28, 29 & 30 - BREAK
Thursday, July 31 - Ft. Dodge
Friday, August 1 - Des Moines
Saturday, August 2 - West Branch
Sunday, August 3 - Clear Lake
Monday, August 4 - Cedar Falls
Tuesday, August 5 - Sergeant Bluff
Wednesday, August 6 - Spirit Lake *
* Final Show
Please check back for more additions to our tour.
Thank You!
Also...click here for something nifty.
This is a tour schedule that I got off the Celebration Iowa website. When I get more information about the Des Moines show I will post that as well. Take particular note of when the breaks are because that's when I will be home, frantically trying to hang out with friends and family...and do laundry.
2008 Celebration Iowa Schedule
Rehearsal camp at Luther College begins June 7 and ends June 26.
Thursday, June 26th - Luther College (Dress Rehearsal)
Saturday, June 28 - Vinton
Sunday, June 29 - Manchester
Monday, June 30 - Newton
Tuesday, July 1 - Fairfield
Wednesday, July 2 - Solon
Thursday, July 3 - Sheldon
Friday, July 4 - Storm Lake
Tuesday, July 8 - Jefferson
Thursday, July 10 - Pella
Friday, July 11 - Jesup
Sunday, July 13 - Davenport
July 14, 15, 16 & 17 - BREAK
Friday, July 18 - Eldora
Saturday, July 19 - Ottumwa
Sunday, July 20 - Waverly
Monday, July 21 - Oelwein
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 22 & 23 - CD Recording, Luther College
Thursday, July 24 - Nordic Fest, Decorah (Opening Ceremonies)
Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26- Nordic Fest, Decorah
Sunday, July 27 - Dubuque
July 28, 29 & 30 - BREAK
Thursday, July 31 - Ft. Dodge
Friday, August 1 - Des Moines
Saturday, August 2 - West Branch
Sunday, August 3 - Clear Lake
Monday, August 4 - Cedar Falls
Tuesday, August 5 - Sergeant Bluff
Wednesday, August 6 - Spirit Lake *
* Final Show
Please check back for more additions to our tour.
Thank You!
Also...click here for something nifty.
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