I randomly auditioned for a band (and by random, I mean barely really practiced... and was pretty scared when I went into the audition room) last Tuesday and ended up making last chair (woot! haha) in the Wind Symphony... which was the 2nd of their honor bands. The rehearsals for this band were not posted on any UGA website (at least, that I have googled..=P), so I didn't know how it would end up going with my schedule. Alas, I had to run to rehearsal today, which was on South Campus, while I was around North Campus, and the whole thing ended up not fitting into my schedule. Therefore, I had to drop Wind Symphony and will not be playing in a band this semester.. =( But, hopefully, I am trying to get into Symphonic Band or even play in a really random concert band in the spring.
So.. that's my update on college life so far. It's so strange having to give up everything I was passionate about in high school for a completely new set of interests... mostly because the old ones do not apply anymore (i.e. no more time for marching band! and no honor societies in college). Right now, I am looking at going to a Medicine and Literature book meeting next Monday night (which sounds really nerdy, but I am so excited!!!) and maybe getting involved with UGA miracle (help Egleston with stuff). It seems as if I am leaning towards my career stuff with extra-curriculars, which is okay with me. But, I would still really really love to do music!!!.... SOON!
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I hope you find a way to keep current with your music, but I remember that after 3 years (and the last one I didn't want to participate), it was time to move on from marching and concert bands. It was hard, though, but the best part is that everything I gained and learned from high school music is still with me now. It also made Music Appreciation a breeze (since I had to take it anyway)! I guess it's all about growing out of some activities (without losing the interest in them) and growing into others. :-)
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