Wednesday update:
The more time I spend with these people, the more I like them. Yesterday, we sat around for a few minutes and told something interesting about ourselves. They are interesting indeed: from Rachel, who owns a microscopic Yorkshire Terrier, to John, who is one of seven children, to Brooke, who spelunks in rural West Virginia — every one of them had something cool to say.
And everybody’s boppin’.
Fink out.
So, it’s safe to assume then that the joint was jumping?
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Rat Fink Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Ha — at one point, it surely was!
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Yes but THEY are the lucky ones!!! It sounds like you are having fun but more importnat, THEY are.
Jazz out.
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Rat Fink Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Thanks, Suz. I hope they are having fun. Seems like they are. But, as with all good things, I’m glad the end is in sight. It’s been a demanding week. But the concert tonight should be good, and the one tomorrow as well. Everyone’s ready to do this thing!
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Some cat say dat bop is dead BUT dat darn cat uh-done lossss hizzz head. Awesome tune. Love it!
Glad to hear the Tiffin thing is going well! I’m sure you are diggin it and havin a blast.
Kim Macafee is busy working at two hospitals most of the week. She would much rather be singin Lambert Hendricks & Ross with the Fink. Bummer.
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Rat Fink Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Awesome tune indeed, ladybird. My ensemble seem to like it as well. I also rewrote Flip, Flop & Fly for SATB…got some good scat solos going on it. Fun! You need to consider doing this camp next year.
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Thanks MF! I am going to try to get some vid posted when it’s available.
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THIS sort of thing is my only regret on not being in public school education – working with the ones that “get it” and WANT to be there to make good music and learn! I’m dying to hear recordings & see videos! Hope you have a great rest of the week!
**smewch**
BoomR asleep at the wheel…
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Rat Fink Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Hey Boomy – how was the training gig?
And I hear you about the “wanting to be there” thing. It is rewarding indeed. I wish it could spill over more into everyday music ed, you know?
Listen — you have GOT to hear this Uninvited thing the 5 faculty members did. It is SICK! Some perspective: I tested out of both years of sight-singing and aural training in undergrad, and I *still* blew two measures of this bad boy yesterday. I couldn’t find the flippin pitch!!! You have to hear this thing. Insane. I’ll try to get it uploaded to YouTube as soon as Brad gets the DVD edited and sent out.
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