I can't wait! This is what I've been looking forward to since March: going back to school. I really enjoyed my time at Central Washington University when I got my Bachelor's, and I was sad when it ended. So you can see my excitement. It's even better because I'm a grad student now, and I have special privileges and responsibilities. And my assistantship package is pretty cool, too. Did I tell you about it? Yeah, sure, maybe. But here it is again. First of all, this is what I have to do. In addition to taking classes, taking lessons and giving a recital, I'm required to play in both the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (which is awesome), playing in a brass or woodwind quintet (also awesome), teach a horn fundamentals class to Music Education majors (just as awesome), and assist with anything that the horn professor needs me to. Now, what I get for doing all of this for them is my tuition completely paid for, health benefits, and an about $7600 a year stipend. Plus, I got a $2000 scholarship. So, this is a really great opportunity for me, and I get to play my horn a lot.
This week is when the university prepares graduate students for their two-year time here. I'm talking about orientations. Several of them. I heard that they're hell. We'll see, though. I also have my diagnostic exams, which are what the music department has to figure out where you will be placed for graduate level classes. I should do pretty well in them, since I got good grades in undergrad, but I'll still study.
Take care and value music.
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