Hey everyone,
Well it's now official, I'm done with my regular classes for the year. As of Thursday at 3:10 I finished my last class. It's pretty crazy to think that I'm already done. I still remember showing up at the end of August to move in. This year went so fast, and I can say I'm glad to be done with class, but I don't especially want to leave campus and all my friends. Most of my friends livve a couple hours away from me, so I'm not gooing to get to see them very often which is definitely a bummer. But, I've just got a few finals and then I'm out the door by Wednsday afternoon.
On another bittersweet note, Undeclared held its final performance of the year last night at our annual Fest Fest Celebration. We sang for a little over an hour, and it was an awesome time. We sang our favorite songs and had an awesome audience to rock out with. It was a great night, but also the last Undeclared performance ever for our two seniors Booz and Wiese, who I'm definitely going to miss a ton. I've gotten to know these guys pretty well over the year and it's going to be weird to come back next year without them.
Anyways, I'm going to go study and quit babbling, I have a final at 1:00 that I need to get ready for.
Talk to you soon,
Alex
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Seer's Tower
Hey everyone,
It's hard to believe, but there's only two weeks left of school after tomorrow. It really doesn't make a lot of sense, it definitely doesn't seem like I've been here long enough to finish up and become a sophomore. But either way, the school year's wrapping up, and pretty hectically at that.
I'm starting to get info from my profs about upcoming finals, we've got vocal juries next week (voice lesson testing), and I'm starting to pack up my room. On top of that, I had my choir auditions for next year, which will begin the process of deciding whether I get into Nordic Choir or Cathedral Choir. I actually passed the first round of tryouts and have a callback for Nordic next week so that's pretty exciting.
On the topic of choirs, Norsemen and Pike Kor had our closing concert on Friday. It was amazing. It's been a pleasure getting to work with an amazing group of guys this whole year, and our hard work really paid off. My Mom and little brother were able to come up and here the concert, which was awesome, because I had a solo and was in a quartet, and they hadn't heard me sing in a long time, and I miss seeing my family.
Other than that, not too much going on here, but I'll keep you filled in.
Alex
It's hard to believe, but there's only two weeks left of school after tomorrow. It really doesn't make a lot of sense, it definitely doesn't seem like I've been here long enough to finish up and become a sophomore. But either way, the school year's wrapping up, and pretty hectically at that.
I'm starting to get info from my profs about upcoming finals, we've got vocal juries next week (voice lesson testing), and I'm starting to pack up my room. On top of that, I had my choir auditions for next year, which will begin the process of deciding whether I get into Nordic Choir or Cathedral Choir. I actually passed the first round of tryouts and have a callback for Nordic next week so that's pretty exciting.
On the topic of choirs, Norsemen and Pike Kor had our closing concert on Friday. It was amazing. It's been a pleasure getting to work with an amazing group of guys this whole year, and our hard work really paid off. My Mom and little brother were able to come up and here the concert, which was awesome, because I had a solo and was in a quartet, and they hadn't heard me sing in a long time, and I miss seeing my family.
Other than that, not too much going on here, but I'll keep you filled in.
Alex
Friday, April 18, 2008
Basket Case
Hey Everyone,
It's been kind of a crazy week so far, I'm glad we're coming to the weekend. I have a bit of advice to dish out that I've figured out the hard way, mainly for music people.
If you are planning on being a music education major here at Luther, you don't really have time to fit in classes that are outside of that focus except your gen. eds. which have to be squeezed in whenever you can find room for them. My first semester I took an acting class, which was an amazing experience, but was 4 credits that didn't fulfill any of my requirements. I registered for the upcoming semester last night, and now I'm stuck trying to fit in my required classes as well as the growing list of education classes.
Trying to get your major accomplished as well as all of the extra requirements is a hard thing to do, so don't be surprised by that. Try and get a copy of the course catalogue and check out those kinds of things before registering this summer.
Ok, enough about that, but I thought since I figured it out a little late, I should let you guys know early if it'll help.
Intramural softball started this week, which is super exciting for me. I played baseball my whole life until this year, so it feels good to get back out on the diamond in the springtime, especially with my friends. I'm not doing too bad either, I already have two homeruns haha.
Cathedral Choir had their concert this week as well, which is the all sophomore choir, and it was very impressive. It was nice to hear them, because choir auditions are coming up soon for us, and I may end up in that Cathedral.
I've got to get going though, I've got my third test this week in a little bit, and it might be nice to review a bit.
Take care,
Alex
It's been kind of a crazy week so far, I'm glad we're coming to the weekend. I have a bit of advice to dish out that I've figured out the hard way, mainly for music people.
If you are planning on being a music education major here at Luther, you don't really have time to fit in classes that are outside of that focus except your gen. eds. which have to be squeezed in whenever you can find room for them. My first semester I took an acting class, which was an amazing experience, but was 4 credits that didn't fulfill any of my requirements. I registered for the upcoming semester last night, and now I'm stuck trying to fit in my required classes as well as the growing list of education classes.
Trying to get your major accomplished as well as all of the extra requirements is a hard thing to do, so don't be surprised by that. Try and get a copy of the course catalogue and check out those kinds of things before registering this summer.
Ok, enough about that, but I thought since I figured it out a little late, I should let you guys know early if it'll help.
Intramural softball started this week, which is super exciting for me. I played baseball my whole life until this year, so it feels good to get back out on the diamond in the springtime, especially with my friends. I'm not doing too bad either, I already have two homeruns haha.
Cathedral Choir had their concert this week as well, which is the all sophomore choir, and it was very impressive. It was nice to hear them, because choir auditions are coming up soon for us, and I may end up in that Cathedral.
I've got to get going though, I've got my third test this week in a little bit, and it might be nice to review a bit.
Take care,
Alex
Friday, April 11, 2008
Fall Into Me
Hey Everyone,
Hope everything is going well out there for everyone, I myself am feeling pretty relieved, in about 20 minutes I'm going to hand in my completed final version of my Paideia paper, and I'm glad to be rid of it. It's been hanging over my head for a few weeks now, and I know it has been on my friends minds as well, so it's nice to know it's over.
Other than that though, everything is going well. I'm doing fairly well in my classes, and getting my work done for the most part, as well as getting to spend some time with my friends.
Oh, and Nordic performed this week, they did the infamous Carmina Burana, which was mind-blowingly amazing, and my voice teacher sang some solos as part of the show and was also spectacular. It was the kind of thing you have see to understand the impression it made.
The only other thing that seems to be causing a stir on campus is an issue on tray usage in the cafeteria. They are taking the caf trays away for a week to see how much energy it could possibly save, and most of the students are upset that they are inconveniencing us like that, because many feel there are plenty of other ways to conserve energy on campus that wouldn't cause so much protest. It's going to be interesting to see how it plays out, it starts tomorrow afternoon.
Well I'm off to hand in my 12 page paper on Native American economy, take care
Alex
Hope everything is going well out there for everyone, I myself am feeling pretty relieved, in about 20 minutes I'm going to hand in my completed final version of my Paideia paper, and I'm glad to be rid of it. It's been hanging over my head for a few weeks now, and I know it has been on my friends minds as well, so it's nice to know it's over.
Other than that though, everything is going well. I'm doing fairly well in my classes, and getting my work done for the most part, as well as getting to spend some time with my friends.
Oh, and Nordic performed this week, they did the infamous Carmina Burana, which was mind-blowingly amazing, and my voice teacher sang some solos as part of the show and was also spectacular. It was the kind of thing you have see to understand the impression it made.
The only other thing that seems to be causing a stir on campus is an issue on tray usage in the cafeteria. They are taking the caf trays away for a week to see how much energy it could possibly save, and most of the students are upset that they are inconveniencing us like that, because many feel there are plenty of other ways to conserve energy on campus that wouldn't cause so much protest. It's going to be interesting to see how it plays out, it starts tomorrow afternoon.
Well I'm off to hand in my 12 page paper on Native American economy, take care
Alex
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Seen It All Before
Hey Everyone,
Hope everyone's spring break was good, or class, depending on when yours was. I myself am trying to get back in the swing of things. Classes picked up again on Tuesday, and I have to admit, it's been kind of surreal trying to focus on school again. But it's coming back, it's just trying to remember Spanish vocab after two weeks and things like that that are throwing me off, but I'm pretty sure it's like that for everyone after breaks. So no real worries.
Anyways, not too much new stuff here, but there are a few things. Over J-Term next year, there's a possibility to study abroad, and there's a meeting about that tonight, so I might go check it out. It sounds like it would be an awesome chance to study music in Europe, so after I find out cost and the chances of that happening, I'll report back. Other than that though, I'm just getting back to doing homework and getting myself out of bed for class in the morning.
On a side note, I've gotten a summer job in the Des Moines area for the summer, a solid 7 hours away from home, and training starts on the weekends from now on, so as things progress I'll fill you in.
Anyways, hope everythings going well for you all.
Talk to you soon,
Alex
Hope everyone's spring break was good, or class, depending on when yours was. I myself am trying to get back in the swing of things. Classes picked up again on Tuesday, and I have to admit, it's been kind of surreal trying to focus on school again. But it's coming back, it's just trying to remember Spanish vocab after two weeks and things like that that are throwing me off, but I'm pretty sure it's like that for everyone after breaks. So no real worries.
Anyways, not too much new stuff here, but there are a few things. Over J-Term next year, there's a possibility to study abroad, and there's a meeting about that tonight, so I might go check it out. It sounds like it would be an awesome chance to study music in Europe, so after I find out cost and the chances of that happening, I'll report back. Other than that though, I'm just getting back to doing homework and getting myself out of bed for class in the morning.
On a side note, I've gotten a summer job in the Des Moines area for the summer, a solid 7 hours away from home, and training starts on the weekends from now on, so as things progress I'll fill you in.
Anyways, hope everythings going well for you all.
Talk to you soon,
Alex
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Can't Complain
Hey everyone,
First off, I really want to apologize for the lack of blogs lately. I've been incredibly busy, and I have put it off, and I'm sorry for that.
Things are just starting to calm down now, after a weekend with Undeclared in St. Louis, a weekend in Minnesota with the Norsemen, and a weekend holed up in the library finishing my Paideia paper about a Native American tribe's economy.
I'm just preparing for mid-terms right now, and more importantly, in my mind at least, spring break. Most students get a few tests before break, me being no exception. I have two tomorrow, and two Thursday before I can head home for break. I've been putting in a decent amount of time studying, so hopefully that change of habit will produce some solid results.
Going home this week is incredibly exciting for me. I haven't been home in what seems like forever, and I'm really missing my family a lot recently. It'll be nice to spend some time with them, catch up, and relax for a little while.
Well, I've got to get some sleep befor my tests tomorrow, but I promise I'll post more often.
Alex
First off, I really want to apologize for the lack of blogs lately. I've been incredibly busy, and I have put it off, and I'm sorry for that.
Things are just starting to calm down now, after a weekend with Undeclared in St. Louis, a weekend in Minnesota with the Norsemen, and a weekend holed up in the library finishing my Paideia paper about a Native American tribe's economy.
I'm just preparing for mid-terms right now, and more importantly, in my mind at least, spring break. Most students get a few tests before break, me being no exception. I have two tomorrow, and two Thursday before I can head home for break. I've been putting in a decent amount of time studying, so hopefully that change of habit will produce some solid results.
Going home this week is incredibly exciting for me. I haven't been home in what seems like forever, and I'm really missing my family a lot recently. It'll be nice to spend some time with them, catch up, and relax for a little while.
Well, I've got to get some sleep befor my tests tomorrow, but I promise I'll post more often.
Alex
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Follow Through
Hey everyone,
For those of you that have been keeping up with the blog, you know that this past weekend we hosted the ICCA's here at Luther, and it was awesome. We had six acapella groups from D-I schools come to compete, and hundreds of the Luther and Decorah communities show up to support the event, and it was great. The show was a huge hit, with the Acafella's from Michigan State winning first place and advancing to the semifinals.
Undeclared is actually competing this Saturday in St. Louis at ICCA regional, so hopefully next week I'll let you know how that went, wish us luck!
Sorry for all the acapella talk, but recently that's been taking up a large amount of my time outside of class.
On another note, I've been playing intramural Ultimate Frisbee, which has turned out to be pretty awesome. For those of you who don't play you should check it out, it's a ton of fun, and Luther has great guys and girls squads that compete in the fall and spring. Actually right now, I've been talking to some of the team about going out for the team in Spring, but we'll see what happens there, I haven't got the best throws yet, need some work haha.
Anyways, I'll be in St. Louis until Sunday, so have a good weekend and take care.
And as I've learned in Spanish 101 Hasta pronto!
Alex
For those of you that have been keeping up with the blog, you know that this past weekend we hosted the ICCA's here at Luther, and it was awesome. We had six acapella groups from D-I schools come to compete, and hundreds of the Luther and Decorah communities show up to support the event, and it was great. The show was a huge hit, with the Acafella's from Michigan State winning first place and advancing to the semifinals.
Undeclared is actually competing this Saturday in St. Louis at ICCA regional, so hopefully next week I'll let you know how that went, wish us luck!
Sorry for all the acapella talk, but recently that's been taking up a large amount of my time outside of class.
On another note, I've been playing intramural Ultimate Frisbee, which has turned out to be pretty awesome. For those of you who don't play you should check it out, it's a ton of fun, and Luther has great guys and girls squads that compete in the fall and spring. Actually right now, I've been talking to some of the team about going out for the team in Spring, but we'll see what happens there, I haven't got the best throws yet, need some work haha.
Anyways, I'll be in St. Louis until Sunday, so have a good weekend and take care.
And as I've learned in Spanish 101 Hasta pronto!
Alex
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