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Author: Cindy
Date: 2002-09-10 01:56
Is it insane to be in 7 musical ensambles, be in at least one ensamble on 6 different instruments (2 of which I just started), and still be in high school in an honors program, or do others manage this without a major problem?
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-09-10 01:56
Cindy wrote:
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> Is it insane to be in 7 musical ensambles, be in at least
> one ensamble on 6 different instruments (2 of which I just
> started), and still be in high school in an honors program, or
> do others manage this without a major problem?
Being in that many ensembles is insane. Some subjects (guess which ;^) will end up suffering.
Next question?
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Author: james
Date: 2002-09-10 02:03
Cindy- I have talked to you many times before not about this but stuff in the past... seven ensembles is too much.. If you really want to do a carreer in clarinet, find one good youth symphony and work with your clarinet teacher very closely. You will be bogged down enough. TRUST ME!!
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Author: Pam
Date: 2002-09-10 02:36
Yes, it's too much. Some of those honors courses will suffer for it. Better to cut back on some of the ensembles and keep your grades up in all your classes.
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Author: Sarah
Date: 2002-09-10 02:56
In high school (a couple years ago) I took AP level classes, and found that two regular ensembles was plenty. Concert band and Jazz combo. I really can't imagine doing much more than that. I also did various honors bands, and was really busy around those times. I know, that if I had taken anymore classes, something would have suffered. Remember to challenge yourself, but also don't go overboard.
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Author: Snoink
Date: 2002-09-10 04:48
Two words, Cindy: SLOW DOWN!
But then again you can look on the bright side. At least you're not a high school freshman in multiple college courses where people look down at you like your only 4 years old. Then when you beat them in everything and the teacher comments you're better than them they want to kill you. Oh yeah, did I mention the algebra?
Sorry, I've talked too much.
Snoink
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-09-10 11:53
What's an "ensAmble"??
Perhaps if you think a bit you can figure it out. Spelling errors don't need to be pointed out - try being a little wittier if you want to correct someone's spelling.
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Author: Robert
Date: 2002-09-10 15:02
Well I could have suggested that she drops one of the ensambles to take a spelling course?
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Author: William
Date: 2002-09-10 15:10
No matter how expensive or high the quality of the paint in the can, it will only cover the surface adequately if not spread too thin.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-09-10 15:19
Robert wrote:
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> Well I could have suggested that she drops one of the
> ensambles to take a spelling course?
Too obvious. Check my post again. That's about as far as I'll let someone go on this Bboard.
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2002-09-10 15:30
On the other hand... I don't know you. My only knowledge of you is from your posts i've read on this board. For all I know, you may be the unique individual who can actually do all that without doing at least some of it poorly -- or just cracking up.
In communications, multiplexing is a method used to have more than a single channel on one circuit. But the more channels that are used, the more noticeable the noise level becomes. Eventually, nothing works, because the only thing that can be deciphered is the noise. This is what spreading too thin can cause. The major problem with such a situation in anyone's personal life is that all the noise may not be noticed until it becomes a roar. So do be careful not to try doing too many things at once.
However many things you do, do them well. Prioritize in advance of any problems so if something must be dropped, you can drop it quickly.
Regards,
John
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-09-10 17:00
In The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams writes that the ultimate punishment is to be shown the entire universe at once. You see everything and are driven insane by the infinite possibilities.
It's an important lesson to learn in high school that there's too much out there to do everything. You bite off more than you can chew. That's the way you learn to pick and choose.
Cindy -- welcome to the adult world! The best part is that you try many things and learn, very quickly, what's best for you. You're in for the time of your life.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Sandra F. H.
Date: 2002-09-10 17:40
I was in numerous ensembles in High School (1st chair clarinet)in addition to other activities...honor society, student council, drama club, school paper editor and on and on and on. Fortunately, not all of the activities were functioning at the same time, for example school musicals and marching band. If you FEEL overloaded then you probably are overloaded. Whatever you do, do it with joy, and not because "you think that you should". Good luck! Sandra
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Author: anon
Date: 2002-09-10 22:21
You can either be really good at some things, or "ok" at everything.
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Author: Heidi
Date: 2002-09-10 23:51
Hi Cindy,
I am a college student and have just(within the last 2 years) recently found my chops for flute and saxophone. Last semester I was taking clarinet(major) and flute (secondary) lessons, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band on tenor sax, quintet (clarinet), flute choir, and finally I even tried getting into University Choir. I'd say it was a little much and needless to say, I was a very stressed out little person. But all that experience allows me to teach flute and saxophone to beginners with relative ease and gave me some experience with different kinds of music. Being a clarinet player, I've never played in jazz band before, so that was a great thing to do. This year I don't have jazz band or University Choir or Wind Ensemble for a little while anyway. I'm a happier person for it.
Just remember to do things because you enjoy them and only to the point before they start becoming detrimental (sp?). Most of all, have fun with your talent and learn all you can, but don't bog yourself down.
Good luck!
Heidi
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