Sarah’s blog

Just a thought. Am I alone in this crazy blogging world. maybe if you read this you can leave me a comment. Just so I know if there are people on the other side. haha it sounds like I want to talk to ghosts. But to be honest, you all feel like ghosts. I do not know who you are, or what you want to know, or what questions you have. I do not know my audience, so most of my blogs have been a monologue that I would have with only myself. I think a person could really go insane this way. If there really was nothing on the other side… or if there is something and it never manifests itself. Just the being alone and wondering if there was something would drive me crazy. I can’t do the whole no people thing. I would probably go crazy really fast. Like maybe a week.

so yeah, if you can, leave a comment. Keep me from going insane… haha

This was almost a pointless blog- almost

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So it is a Thursday. This week is going by slow, but I had a very exciting event happen! A class of mine was cancelled, so a few of us went out for lunch.

I have to let you know, this is one of the things I LOVE about college. Its the middle of the day and we can leave campus and its ok. We aren’t held down by school rules that say we can’t leave and get good food.

Anyway, It was Angela, Steve and I. We are all people in the vocal part of the department, so we talked a lot about choir and Dr. Stroope. One thing we talked about it how lucky we are to have him here. I am not sure if those of you reading this know about him at all, but he is our choir director and he is a composer. I think every university should have a composer as their choir director. He just exposes us to so much. I was in a choir that was conducted by Sir David Wilcocks! I got to talk to Sir David Wilcocks! If you don’t know anything about him, than look him up. He is a big deal! Our concert and the trip he took over to the United States is the last trip that he plans to make here. This coming semester I get to meet Morten Lauridsen !!

I am so excited, because this man writes the most GORGEOUS music. If you have ever heard of Eric Whitacre, it is kind of like that, but a bit more laid back. EVERY harmony is not completely dissonant. Actually, thinking about it, I think that Lauridsen is a mix of Palestrina and Whitacre. His music is so heavenly, but it based on a lot of dissonance. Beautiful.

But I do want you to know that Dr. Stroope writes beautiful music also. My favorite peice of his is Caritas Et Amor. It is based on a chant. And the Latin translation of all the words is “where this is charity and love, there is God” and “Joy that is immense.”

When we were talking about Dr. Stroope I told them that deciding to work for him this year was the best thing I have done during my college career. I have learned so much from him by just being able to observe him. And he makes me interested in history. I trully believe that he and his other friends that are composers (like Morten Lauridsen) are the composers who will influence the big name composers of tomorrow. These are the people that I am going to teach about when I teach music history. Dr. Stroope, Sir David Wilcocks, Morten Lauridsen. Instead of having to research them to teach about them I can give first hand accounts. Its like learning about Beethoven, except I am working for him.

We really are so lucky here. I know that some people who come here just dont see it. If they cant see it with Dr. Stroope I hope they see it in the rest of the teachers here.

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My family is growing!

My Sister is pregnant and I am going to have a nephew within two months!!

AND we found out about which new sisters we will be getting into SAI! (I cant tell anything specific yet, BUT I can tell you that my tree grew TIMES FOUR) and I know that those of you out there reading this may not understand, but I just have to let you know it is the most exciting time! I can’t wait to accept these girls into our sisterhood and watch them grow as people and grow together with us.

I really have come to the realization that the sisters of SAI have become really close, and that we rule the school (haha). Well, today I was in the computer lab trying to write my paper for Styles (which is like a music history class) and everyone else is doing the same thing that I am, except their class is today and my class is tomorrow. All the sisters that were in the computer lab got help from eachother and we were keeping eachother calm- even when one was 15 minutes late for class! We really do look out for each other. And I was over exagerating a bit when I said that we rule the school, but seriously, around the music building the girls that are the most invovlved and active in everything this school has to offer is the girls of SAI. It is such a great group of people to be a part of.

well this is enough procrastination, I will have lots of blogs this week to make up for my week of SICK last week.

Musically YOURS!!

SARAH

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OK so this week I got sick. This is one thing everyone has to learn in college. 1) there are more people in one place, than you have probably ever experienced. 2) They get sick sometimes. 3) If you dont get enough sleep, take your vitamins and take care of yourself, you are probably going to get sick.

most of the time its not that bad. Maybe a cold here and there, but whatever. I have to be honest, everyone I was hanging out with was sick- the same kind of sick. And I was just plain lazy. I didnt bother to take care of myself- I had to finish a fight with my finacee instead. SO, I was up late, no vitamins, not enough water- I did everything wrong. I swear to you I would have been fine if I just kept with my normal routine, but no, I had to fight.

SOOOO I decided that Instead of this weeks post being all Boo-whoo I am sick woe is me… I am going to post a bunch of pictures!! (and explain them of course, because thats just me haha)

YAY now I can post pictures!

  These are the girls at SAI they are are both sisters and rushs and they ALL ROCK!!

 This is me messing around with the camera. I so love weird-faced pictures!

 This is the best picture of the Hollywood sign I got while I was in California. That was over the summer and it was the best time of my life because… That is where Mark proposed to me!! Yay! I am going to be so young when I get married, but  I really can not see myself with anyone one else ever.

 This is a random picture of me in front of a cool something in CA. I think it was at the Science Center.

 This is the creepy hallway in between plane terminals. We were hungary and wanted good food that was not in our terminal. The hallway went on FOREVER and the sign made it so awkward because it says that familys should stay together while in the hallway. It was a part of my life that I felt needed to be documented Haha.

 These are my LOVELY bridesmaids. Well, half of them. And these are the pretty dresses they are wearing (except the dresses will be in wine)

Yay for life… more picture to come later…

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Greek: sophos, wise, and mōros, stupid - dictionary.com

Wise and Stupid. Well, I guess it is fitting because by now I have gained so much knowledge. However, I am still allowed to be a little unprofessional. I can have a little more fun than I could as a Senior. I am sure I will have more fun as time goes on with all the awesome people that I keep meeting. Last night was the first Rush event for SAI. It was ICE CREAM SOCIAL NIGHT. haha. We are a semi new organization on campus, so there are only about 20 people in it currently. I am so excited to be able to tell the world that there were about 10 girls that came to rush. They are all wonderful people and I hope they all decide to stay and join SAI.

Let me give a little back story, because if I was reading this as a prospective student I would be completely turned off. I NEVER wanted to be a sorority girl. But I have to let you know SAI is different. We are a true sisterhood. Our main scene is not partying and drinking and being stupid like that. We work to improve the world by spreading music. And we love to have social events just to have fun with each other. We love to tell everyone that all we do is EAT, TAKE PICTURE and CRY. haha (its is a happy cry because we are all girls like that lol) And in case you may be interested in joining I want to let you know that there is NO HAZING. And in case you are smart and know that every sorority tells you that, then does it later anyway, Just know that we really do not. Unless you feel like taking pictures is hazing. But seriously, think about it- why would you want to hurt someone that is going to be your sister. How can you ever really love them or respect them out of love. If it is respect out of fear instead of love it is not a family, It is a government or something. If you want more info about the wonderful Roses of SAI I have a Link on the right hand side of the page, check it out>>>>>>>>>

I will allow you to sink deeper into my life later, but it is time to do work!

SARAH

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So, The whole no pictures thing was because I am not so smart when it comes to computers apparently. SO, since I know you all have been wondering what my beautiful face looks like- here it is:

I was not feeling very “say cheese”-ish when I took the picture, but don’t worry there will be plenty more pictures to come.

So after today I have been through a full week of classes. It is strange, but I am so happy to be back.  I get to be with all my friends and I get to sing everyday. I  do not think I could ever get tired of singing. It is so amazing what sounds come out of me sometimes. When I am working with a teacher and what they say clicks, I blow myself away. Now, do not think that I actually think I am good- I do not want a blog simply to brag about myself, I just want to express that I am on this journey to discover my voice and it is so exciting when I get it a step further. But, back to the subject of classes, I am at the perfect level as a sophomore this year. Since I am an education major as well as a music major I have to find time to fit all education classes into my schedule each semester. For the most part they were not geared toward music majors, but focused on the academic teacher (English, math, science, history, etc.). This semseter I am in two classes that music majors used to dread- Teaching Literacies and Edcational Technology. However, they are no longer something to avoid taking. This semester, new sections of each class were created that focused on the music majors. In Educational Technology it is just for music majors and in Teaching Literacies the class is made up of only music, art and PE teachers.

I love all my classes. By this point in my college career I have been around long enough to know a large amount of people in the music department and on campus. I know almost everyone in all of my classes, so it will be so easy to have study groups, or to get homework if I am sick. Maybe I do not get to meet as many knew people as I did last year, or even last semester it is okay. Besides I have many opportunities to meet people that are off campus. I am going to The MENC and ACDA conventions where Instrumental and Choral directors from all over the state and the east coast will be meeting. I went to the MENC convention last year and I got so much free music, and was able to participate in a number of clincs and learn so much about music and teaching music. The people from MENC stayed there over night and after the convention was over during the day we drove around New Brunswik and attended a concert, went out to eat, and just hung out. It was so much fun and it was definitley where I was able to meet and get to know some of the people that are my friends now. Just a little side note- I know that prospective music majors are reading my blog, and I just want you guys to know that MENC (and the ACDA chapter) is a great opportunity to meet people at Rowan and network in the area. I would definitely recomend joining (if for nothing else than for the free food on Mondays lol).

 So, last night I got to see all my beautiful sisters of SAI. I love when we all get together because although we each individually are not best friends, there is a true friend and a close bond between us all. We are a music fraternity for girls and all strive to be the best musicians and people we can be. We really are some of the most active people in the department.

Time for class- more picture and fun stories about my semster to come… 

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So, a new blog. I haven’t really been a blogger lately. Not since middle school in the Live journal, Dead journal days. But here I am writing blogs for Rowan allowing all the outsiders to have a peek inside this world. I hope you like it, because I know I do. Sometimes is hectic and crazy, but that is how I LOVE life. Otherwise I am bored. But lets stop I shall give you a bit of background on me, so that you know where I am coming from and possibly to help you understand my perspective.

Hello, my name is Sarah! I am a sophomore vocal music education student and a commuter. I am going into my spring semester. I am 19 and engaged. Now just because I am young and engaged, do not get crazy thoughts in your head- I am NOT pregnant! However, I am going out with someone who is way older that I am, so he is ready to settle, and I love him, so I said YES! And now while attending college I am planning my wedding which is going to happen by the end of 2008 (CRAZY I know). I currently teach colorguard at Triton High School. For those of you who are unsure- yes we are the flag people in the marching band (lol). It is so much fun! The students love to learn and the staff is insane- in a good way usually =)!  I also work in a clothing store near the Deptford mall. Retail is awesome- in a very Not awesome way.  But it is money and I already got a raise and a promotion, so apparently I am good at it. The people I work with are the best, but the people who shop there do not seem to realize that WE have to clean up their awful mess. I guess that is really the worst part, oh and when people decide to yell at me for things beyond my control, but I think that happens anywhere.  

Well, I think that is a good intro. I have been trying to post a picture of me so that you can put a face to a name, but my computer is not cooperating, so I promise I will have good pictures up as soon as I can!

Until then, I hope that everyone who reads this enjoys my life for the next semester. I hope you find what you are looking for here =)

Much love to you all,

Sarah !

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