August 28, 2008
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What Have I Done?
Back in March or April, a former professor of mine (and composing/arranging mentor) asked if I’d teach a course for him this Fall at APU because he was going on sabbatical.
“Wow,” I thought, “what an honor just to be asked…”….and after some thought and prayer, I agreed to do it. I mean, it’s only Arranging I, right? I have arranged a million and one things…I have a TON of experience doing it–not to mention the technical knowledge in Logic that is needed to be able to teach the class in the way the director of the program desires that it be taught. Plus, add in the fact that I’m really familiar with the university AND the school of music, having received my degree IN composition from the very same program only 7 years ago and having worked at APU for 2+ years in the meantime.
SO WHY AM I SO STINKING FREAKED OUT ABOUT IT?
Ahhh….I don’t know. I can’t put my finger on it. I guess it’s just been long enough that I’ve been out of the good ole bachelor’s-degree-earning life, feel somewhat disconnected from college life, and have very little idea of what to expect from the students, exactly.
BUT–fear not, campers. Daniel met with Shackleton today and got a bunch of stuff to help me on my way to being ready…I just need to spend a couple of days plotting out my course (red alert-that’s Star Trek talk!) for the semester and I’ll be fine. Mostly.
Who knows what will happen…but I have a feeling it will be an ADVENTURE.
Comments (6)
I’m sure you’ll do fine. Just imagine everyone in the class in their underwear. I hear that’s supposed to help… or something.
Seriously, you’ll do fine. You “teach” every week in choir and you’re awesome at that.
Life . . . a series of adventures. Especially yours.
Don’t discriminate – “plotting out your course” could also be a Star Wars reference!
You can do all things through Christ! Remember you have an amazing gift to share with others.
If you are as good of a teacher as a choir director, your mentor may not even have a job when he gets back. You are a wonderful teacher!!! No worries bra!!!
You are teaching a Shackleton course!! NOW you have really arrived… Looks like the student has become the master now… : )