Last semester....

Back at school... my last semester of undergrad. It is weird to be back, and while every semester of college has had a certain rhythm and feeling, this semester feels different already. It is not at all like the senioritis of high school, in that slack-off, foot-out-the-door kind of way, but more urgent and frantic to accomplish so many last minute things. I think that means I am *gasp* growing up perhaps, or maturing even?

Still, lots to do and prepare for.
-3 dance concerts to artistic direct and choreograph for
-1 theatre production to do lighting design
-An independent study... accomanying dance classes, composing a body music suite
-Berkshire Hills Music Academy.... teaching private lessons
-2 work study jobs including tech mentor and working at the gym
-Applying for jobs for next year
-So much more I can't even remember... ah!!!

On the wedding front...

All I really need is music, flowers/table decorations, and cosmetic services for the day of! Everything else is basically done... I can't even believe it. I am a little nervous about finding music. I want a string quartet or something like that for the ceremony. Then for the cocktail hour I want some sort of jazz combo, which could expand to a small band for the reception. However, most of the quotes I have gotten for wedding bands start at $4000! I didn't want a DJ so much, as it could turn high-school-dance pretty quick. So... I am going to advertise at Berklee because I am sure there are fabulously talented students who would play for a lot less (Jenn, who just played Foxwoods, told me this was a no-brainer). I just really need to make sure whoever I get is a good MC as well, as the band leader or DJ really keeps things moving and fun. I don't want any line dances, chicken dance, country music, or really new pop or hip hop. I like the standards that everyone can dance to... Earth, Wind and Fire, Sinatra, Stevie Wonder on and on. If I wanted Top-40 I could go to a club or listen to the radio.

Phew.