Archive for October, 2008

C.H.R.I.S.T.I.A.N.

October 25, 2008

Christian. What a crazy word, huh? Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is what that word really means today. When you think of a “Christian”, what is the picture that pops into your mind?
Here in Mission, people have very different ideas of what a Christian is. I’ve had people ask me why I was watching [...]

Why me?

October 21, 2008

Ok, I know that title sounds a little whiny. But just hang with me for a little bit- this is not laced with self-pity, I promise.
I’ve had a few visitors in the past three weeks and it has been absolutely amazing to see some of the people I know and love out here again. I [...]

TCMS Band Rehearsal Critique Form

October 10, 2008

So when my students forget their instruments or can’t play in rehearsal for some reason, I make them write They fill out rehearsal critique forms. These forms serve a few purposes a. it keeps kids busy b. it gets kids to think about the rehearsal process and c. it gives me some entertaining [...]