Don't get me wrong...I love it that everyone is out west (or in TX of course). Gives me places to visit, as soon as my busy schedule will allow of course. I wholeheartedly support you and BYU!!!! It just wasn't the place for me. At least not then. Who knows, anything is possible I guess. Anyways....
Well, for those who need catching up, I am unofficially finished with my Masters degree in Music, and am now in my final semester (I hope) of pursuing a Performance Certificate from Northern Illinois University. Basically, I practice lots of music and perform recitals for a year. It's pretty intense, but I like the program at NIU because they give you a lot of freedom with how you want to go about it. This year I am focusing on contemporary music, both solo and chamber ensembles. It has been a lot of work, and I'm no where near finished, but I will update you with how things go. Just be warned, there may not be much to report since all I'm doing is practicing. Well, at least for school. I am pursuing a couple other projects as well, which I will tell you about as they hopefully get up and running soon.
I am also currently working at the Kishwaukee YMCA as the Masters league swim coach. It has been a good growing experience for me as a swim coach. I am also trying to get into helping out doing some coaching with the age group team...my real love is working with kids, as everyone who knows me really well already knows. I am also still teaching private harp through the NIU Community School for the Arts. I am excited to get back to teaching soon.
Well, that's it for now. Congratulations, if you've read this far. I won't be a stranger if you won't! Feel free to comment on any of my posts (link at bottom or under post title) or Follow by blog. It's nice to know if anyone actually reads it, makes me feel more connected to the outside world. If not, that's fine too...either way, it'll be good for me. ;) TATA!!