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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i second...i would give anything to be back in all of your shoes...people enjoy it while you can, and with a smile!!! this is the time of your life!!!!!!
Wow, I'm stunned. Thanks so much for the kind, motivational words, Keith.
Charles,
I think this post is fabulous. And Keith now blogs in comments, I see.
Here's my take on what you said. Basically, you are right on point. You'll find it true when you are a music professional also--for some reason, people lose the joy that brought them to music because that ends up being only about 10% of what they do.
As for me, I hope you never see bitterness from me. I love what I do and I hope it shows, every day.
Of course, you don't really know how to appreciate it (being a music major in college) until you don't have the opportunity to go to rehearsal everyday. Delia has an idea of it now--but she had a good sense of how lucky she was while she was here, too, and that made her special.
I'll stop here . . . two more paragraphs and I'll be a person that blogs in comments . . .
Dr. Copeland,
I never see bitterness from you about rehearsal, music, etc. Your enthusiasm has been deeply instilled into me. I am trying my best to realize what a privilege to sing and rehearse everyday. Dr. Davis and I talked about the same thing just the other day. Thanks for everything.
SUGAR DUMPLING!
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