I’ve been such a bad blogger. As I noted before, I was hired as a mid-year replacement on an emergency basis. That means I have to re-apply for my teaching position for the fall. I found out yesterday that my interview will be tomorrow, and it will require me to perform a solo piece on my main instrument. That’s pretty much unheard of for a teaching interview, but I’ll do it. I decided I’d touch up the Brahms Second Sonata, a piece I worked on in college. I haven’t really had time to prepare, between drum major auditions, grading papers, percussion rehearsals, writing several weeks’ worth of lesson plans…
Then I remember I have no right to complain or feel sorry for myself. I have friends going through more difficult stuff right now. So I’m sucking up, practicing the music, getting my work done, and basically dealing. But if you’re wondering why you don’t see me much or I rarely call… this is why. And this is the “slow season.”
If for some reason I don’t get this job again (and it’s quite possible I may not, it’s a highly sought-after position with some well experienced people interested in the job) I will once again need to make a decision about which road to travel. Right now, it’s just one day at a time.
I’m sure everything will work out as it should. Fate does a good job of taking care of us.
Just remember that you have one thing over these other “well experienced” people: you’ve already been there for half a year. Again, just do your best and, as Erica says, everything will work out one way or the other.
I like to say – There is always Texas. Cause we liked ya and we like music. What a great combination! Also what Erica said.
Thanks for the encouragement. Everything will work out for the best, just like Voltaire said. I’m happy right now and that’s what matters.