Since I wrote a post. I kept thinking I would write one after something else happened...clearly I've been a busy kid these past weeks!
This week I've been SUPER busy! My sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, is canvassing for Passion Works Studio this week. They lost over a million dollars in funding and they are hosting a cake auction and fight as a fundraiser. We've been all of the city of Athens this week, and it's been a lot of fun! (SN: If you are the owner of a business around Athens, OH and would like to donate a cake, please email me! Leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you one!!!) To learn more about Passion Works Studio and their AMAZING program, please visit Passion Work's Website!
I also had a theory midterm this week, my private teacher returned from Argentina, and a sight singing lab. I've been spending way too much time in the library. But it's Friday, and I've made it through the bulk of my week. As long as I can get through the next few hours I'll be okay. Tomorrow my mom is coming to visit and taking photos of my friend Elizabeth Klein and I for our recital posters! I'll put some online when I have them (and if it's alright with Liz).
I've also had some pretty "adult" moments this week. Last week I noticed my power steering fluid was leaking fast, and had to call a mechanic. I took it in on Monday, and was shocked to hear that I needed a whole new steering rack and a pressure hose. Other people with a '99 minivan might not be so shocked, but I had just had the power steering rack replaced. Within the past 6 months. Not a happy camper.
After a little digging around (though my parents did most of the digging around...) we found out that my part was under warranty, and I could get a new one for free. That brought my almost $700 bill down to about $340. Much better.
I think the reason I was so stressed about the cost of the part was that I wasn't going to be able to buy my new headjoint if I had to put $700 into my car. I was planning on ordering it that Monday, but ended up waiting until Tuesday when we found out the part was covered under warranty and my parents offered to pay for the remaining cost. Because of that, my new headjoint came yesterday and I love it! I ended up with a Powell 9k Aurumite venti cut. And it is fantastic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__m4LNPhuts
I also got a chance to rehearse in the Recital Hall yesterday, which was great for trying out the headjoint, as well as checking in on my recital pieces. I was specifically concerned about Rhonda Larson's The Boatman. I'm playing it on a hall crystal flute and I was afraid it wouldn't have the same projection as my regular flute and that I would have problems with it in the hall. I was wrong. It sounded good. I still have some refining to do, but it's sounded good so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m2SfUEQLg
Last night I attended a workshop on the Power Lung, held by Joan Sparks of Flute Pro Shop. It was really interesting. I've grown up with teachers who believed very strongly in the "Finger Breath", a technique used by Keith Underwood. The Power Lung is kind of a more advanced version of the finger breath. I really liked it. It's a machine that you breathe through, but it adds resistance to your inhale and exhale. It's used by athletes, musicians, and even in hospitals as a respiratory therapy tool. It's a really interesting device! Something that will probably be on my Christmas list!
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