Success!

As you may know, I recently auditioned for the Jazz Band. Mr. J, our director, was to chose 2 alto saxes for the ensemble. I was one of the 3 who auditioned. While I do not like to boast, I would say that I was one of the better amongst the three of us; however, I have yet to acquire any jazz experience - an area in which the other 2 have excelled in since the beginning of their musical careers. With this thought in mind, I knew that I would have to work extremely hard to beat them. We received our music one week before the audition. I practiced the etude for 2 hours almost every day. On days when I was unable to practice at home, I practiced during school. I was obsessed with making it into the ensemble. Without it, I would have no music this year and that's not acceptable. I can't live without music. At. All. So, the day came for me to audition. I was ready; I knew I was. In spite of my obvious preparation, I was still extremely nervous. My director had heard me play the etude countless of times through the hallways of the music building. He knew I could play it almost to perfection. When I walked into the audition, it was obvious that I was nervous especially when I messed up the etude in places that I had never messed up before. However, having heard me successfully play it, he asked me to play those parts again to confirm what he had originally heard. After the audition, I walked out mad at myself for messing something up because I was nervous. I should have been more confident. I was pretty convinced that I would not make it into the band. Two days later the results are in....I made 2nd alto! I was soo happy!!!!!!!!! This is going to be extremely fun, and I can't wait! I'm kind of nervous though because I've never done it before so it's a completely new environment for me. But, I'll make the best of it :) Our first practice is tomorrow! I can't wait!!!! ♥♥♥

Long Time

Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted anything! Sorry about that. Well, school finally started today! My first day of Junior year in High School!!!! Incredibly exciting as well as nerve wracking. From what I've heard, it's one of the hardest years for AP and IB students...Senior year is actually the hardest contrary to belief. I have all AP/IB classes!!! This is my Schedule:

1. Math Analysis Honors/IB
2. Physics B AP
3. German Language 4AP
4. English 3 Honors
5. US History AP
6. Con Wld Iss Honors (M.U.N.) 
7. Marching Band 

Sadly I have no music classes outside of marching band this year!!! I'm very depressed about that! Music has been my way of relieving stress since Freshie year. What am I going to do?!? The Jazz band is after school, so I'm auditioning for that. Really nervous though because I am the only alto sax trying out who has yet to be in an actual jazz band. Hopefully I make it! I am also starting a Pink Ribbon Club and I am in the German Club. I am on the Secretariat board for M.U.N, and I am in the Marching Band Leadership. I am a member of CSF and Tri-M Music Honors Society. This year I plan on joining the German Honors Society and National Honors Society. I have so much going on this year! It will be exciting though :) ♥♥♥