People

Has anyone else noticed how bitter some of the people in our music department seem? And I'm not talking about the professors, I'm talking about some of the students. Yes, I know we have a lot asked of us, but what could be better? If you are a music major, you obviously love music, so why is it such an inconvenience or an unpleasant experience even to do something music related? Yes, I know sometimes I gripe and grumble about rehearsals, but I think generally I'm a happy person, and I think overall I have a positive attitude about the rehearsals etc. But some of these people, it makes me wonder, "Why are you a music major if you hate music so much?" I could think of nothing better than going to "class" and it being something that I enjoy learning about. That would be like going to a class that only discusses Harry Potter or SEC (Auburn) football. Everything we learn in our ensembles and academic classes is valuable information and something that will help us once we graduate and try to find a real job. Again, I feel like when I become a choral conductor that I'll be like the athletes who say, "I can't believe I'm being paid to do what I love and what I would do anyways." I am so thankful for the Music Department at UAB, it has changed my life dramatically. I know my purpose in life, I've made wonderful friends, met my beautiful girlfriend, got (get) to travel the world, and perform. It has been incredible so far, and I get another year and a half. I hope a lot of people read this. These are (Some of) my feelings on our position and time here at UAB. I'm sure there will be more at a later date.
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