Just thought I'd report on the master class on HERE since everyone is asking me (not that it's annoying - I'm so happy that you care!). I'll be quick, because it really IS time for beddie-buy. (Nope, it's GOT to be "beddy-by".)
So... I didn't play well at all, but better than last time! And I don't feel traumatized, because something has shifted slightly in my perspective. I said to the class before I started, "I'm not scared of you guys!" Ha. I'm just trying to speak positively. But it was hilarious because my teacher retorts, "Oh yes, you are!" Yup. Thanks a lot. Anyway, the good thing about screwing up royally in a master class (which no one else has done once, and now I've done twice!) is that you have a chance to redeem yourself afterwards (it's kind of like having a lesson in front of everyone after you perform). Which I did.
And we got into all kinds of interesting stuff about Bulgaria (I played a couple of Bartok's dances in Bulgarian rhythm), and I ended up doing a Bulgarian DANCE in front of the class and showing them how their heads usually move when they talk (and the yes and no opposite head things). I have officially become Bulgaria's ambassador to Laurier - it's so cool! It's probably my most dominant musical identity here at this point, which is bizarre. I found myself (when introducing the pieces) saying, "Bartok was one of the founders of ethnomusicology... and I really like the sound of that! Maybe that's what I'll do one day!"
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... or maybe not officially?... but that's totally my heart. My musical heart. Music from other cultures (especially Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Ireland) is what makes me salivate. Figuratively.
Oh, I also had two coughing fits so bad I had to leave the room. Out of nowhere. It was great.
Okay, my bed is calling...
2 comments:
YAY! That's awesome! Well, I mean...your whole attitude about it, your posture, and your humility!
You're amazing!
Is it a coincidence this was your week for prayer? .... it was, wasn't it? Shoot.
I've heard this a million times about my own life, but it seems like you're experiencing what I've yet to--small, unassuming things in your life, in the fabric of you, are suddenly being called out! Random skills, knowledge and interests suddenly coming together into something very cool
Touche, Rusty, touche.
Yeah, it was (is) her week for prayer. Good point, Claire...and yeah, very cool! I think God probably IS showing you something more about who you are and what you're created for, and that's awesome. So are you, Bek, for going for it!
(As a side note, interesting what happened during YOUR week for prayer, Claire!)
I think this is a good reminder - it's not just about getting prophetic words (though that's obviously awesome), but God can speak in so many different ways about this stuff. Maybe it's a dream or a word, or maybe a Scripture, or maybe it's the way things just seem to FIT together, and fit our passions, skills, etc. Let's pay attention to all that stuff, and embrace who God made us to be.
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