Dissertation Update

Today is a landmark day for me--I sent my first draft of the last chapter of my dissertation to my advisor. I realize that I will have pages and pages of rewrites to do over the next few months as he dissects it and then a second reader has a shot at it. It still feels good, though, to get to this stage. I am hoping that this will keep me on track for a late fall defense and a completion of the degree by winter break. I'm crossing my fingers...

Last Day of School

Well, it's all over for the year. My grades are in, instruments are off to the repair shop, and the uniforms are being drycleaned. I've filed all the music and straightened up the band room, so it's time to join my students and go on summer vacation. I'm looking forward to finishing my dissertation on comprehensive musicianship, doing summer curriculum revision, and going to Maine with my daughter and our church's senior high mission trip.

I'll be updating the blog from time to time when something interesting hits me, so stop by every few weeks or so. And of course, don't forget to practice! We don't want to start the year with the dreaded summer chops!

See you in August!