Posting 7

As far as what I can bring to my sub culture I can't really say. I know that most of the people in the sub culture are my friends so I suppose you can say I can bring friendship. As well as just a bright energy and willingness to learn anything new about my culture that I can. I am hoping by doing this sub culture it will solidify my idea of wanting to minor in the cello. 

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Posting #5

I have questions about how to find academic support for my topic. When we went on the library database I had no idea what to search for. I feel like the further I go with this project I forget what my orginal plan was. What the point of this project was. 

I plan on spending more time actually interviewing and observing. I'll sit in on some rehearsals and see how much time these students really do put into their music. I know some people who are taking 13 hours of music classes and some who are taking 18 hours of music courses. 

Box #15 page 182

Whenever I walk into the front door of my grandmother Clark's house I am overwhelmed by the scent. I know it well but could ever be able to actually describe it. It is just.... Grandma Clark. I enter the front hallway and look to my left to see the piano that I've always wanted to learn how to play so I can please her. I see the tiny rocking chair that I still can fit in, for some odd reason. I think of the one day I was there that they had snow... for the first time in forever.... they live in Pensacola, Florida. I said my first word in her house... I saw a cat walk across the front yard and I said Kitty. I remember playing Bust A Groove with my sister and a distant cousin. We beat the game in a few hours. I remember my grandmother and I playing all the board games in my room there. We would play Uncle Wiggly (my favorite), Strawberry Shortcake, and Peter Rabbit. This were the times I cherished. I love walking into that house. So many memories overwhelm me by just the sweet scent of her house. 

Box #8, Page 107

What surprised me?

I was surprised to see a John Mayer CD actually. I wouldn't mind borrowing it and ripping the CD myself. Some other musical artists on his ipod surprised me. For example, Ashlee Simpson, Michael Buble', I'm sure there was some Jack Johnson on there. 

What intrigued me?

The guitar strap and pick intrigued me. I love music and am surrounded by talented musicians all the time. I am curious as to how good he is at the guitar. The book was interesting if not just the title alone was unorthodox. 

What disturbed me?

I wouldn't say that anything really disturbed, so I didn't like some of his artist choices, it is nothing to get bent out of shape about. 

Posting #3

I have already talked to several music students, since they are already my friends. I have not done a formal interview yet but plan on doing that soon. I have discovered that some students are over loaded while others have the minimum requirements. One friend is taking 23 hours this semester and is technically only taking 18, his other classes are being taken as 0 credits just so he can get all his required courses done for his major and minor. I will ask students of what kind of social life do you have? Are all your friends music students? Being in sursa and mib is like being at home for me. From an outsider it could feel weird or awkward. Walking around the older halls of MIB not know of the tunnel in the basement that can take you across emmens and arts and communication build, even taking you to pruis. I have not attempted any academic research. 

Page 131, Box # 11

My reason for choosing the symphonic orchestra is that I already know a large population of the people that partake in the orchestra. The only subjective position I can foresee is that I will play up the cello section and make them sound more outstanding than any other section since I play the cello my self. I don't think my age, gender, race, or class will effect this study. The fact that I already know most of the people I will be able to have them act like themselves around me instead of them acting the way the think I want them to. This will coincidentally let me have more of an insider and in depth interviews.