Month: October, 2009

Improvisation

In the movie Risky Business, Tom Cruise says something about yanking down your drawers and sliding on the ice. That’s kind of what’s going on here. I’ve had to make all kinds of adjustments/cuts in the vocal and orchestral score for this show, and the kids are doing well with it. (Haven’t had orchestra rehearsal [...]

I just

…want to kill and maim. And kill. Feel me? Fink out.

Coffee break’s over…

…back on your heads. I wonder if any of my students (past or present) remember that joke. Heh. So anyway, after a long weekend (some of you will notice I was unable to attend the inservice yesterday), it’s back to the grind. At least I got the paper done. Not sure if it’s what she [...]

Is it really Monday?

I’m afraid so. Where did the weekend go? Maybe some of you have today off work, it being Columbus Day & all. There’s no school today for us, but all the teachers have a big inservice to attend at a neighboring district. Too bad, though: I won’t be there. I have two appointments this morning. [...]

Kaptain Karma strikes again

BOOT. So yesterday morning, I allowed myself a little crowing space. By 12:30 in the afternoon, the wheels had fallen off (alongside the heads of most of my high school choir). Innat just the way? And when will I ever again post about what a boss choral director I think I am? Um, NEVER. BOOT [...]