#1
Posted 04 April 2006 - 10:39 AM
I'll be heading to Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. I'm going there on a 3-grand/year scholarship from their music department (which is as high as their indicidual scholarships go without giving 1/2 or full ride).
I'll be majoring in music composition. I plan to go into the film industry, composing for major films, etc. I've already put together a number of scores; two for concert band, one of which was dedicated to the music department at the High School, and is now part of their archives. Another is scored for a full symphony orchestra (including percussion and choir) in 7/8 that I wrote for a friend's video game project he's working on (a medieval RPG-style game, as though there weren't enough of them already, lol.) It's the theme music for any battle sequences that would take place (sounds pretty medieval/gregorian chant-ish; pertty cool.)
I also slapped together a chart about two weeks ago for my high School Jazz band, which remains untitled. We have an annual Silent auction (April 28th, if any locals/YANO participants are interested, ) and we're going to be performing it. We always live-auction off a few items, and we'll be allowing the highest bidder to name the chart anything (within reason/appropriate, etc.) The winner will recieve a fresh copy of the score, plus all the parts, with their chosen Title at the top. Their name will be included at the bottom as the source of the Title. A second copy will be put in the High School's Music Library. Pretty cool...
So Spoon...once you hit it big in Hollywood, gimme a call, mmmkay?
So fill us in, people!
#2
Posted 04 April 2006 - 05:48 PM
I've just recently started composing seriously. Not for symphony/ concert bands although I've done some arrangements of songs for my schools jazz band. I'm more into composition using programs like FL Studio/ Reason, more along the lines of electronica/ house.
I'll be heading to Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego
I'm currently looking around for good music schools early on in my college search. Any recommendations? I'm thinking of maybe U of M (in my hometown), Lawrence University in Wisconsin, Oberlin (not so much) and some others. How does Point Loma match up/ what special oppurtunities or programs does it have?
also slapped together a chart about two weeks ago for my high School Jazz band
Cool. What kind of song is it? Style? Influence? Does it feature anyone in particular?
#3
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:13 PM
Yeah this summer I'm gonna be sailing around on the east coast learning about navigation and such for about 2 weeks at the end of may. Then I will be on naval cruise on some big old warship for the month of July. I requested to be stationed out of San Diego, so I just may be able to find some of you SoCal guys for a little war when we're in port? Besides Those things I get a few weeks at home, then I'm back to Navy again for next year, I'll start getting more into my major, Ocean Engineering- should be pretty cool. I'll also be playin ball again and hopefully wrestling too if I can pull it off.
Good luck to all of you that are looking for colleges, applying to colleges, or choosing colleges. That's a tough job, and a pretty big decision, but dont get too hung up on it, the right choice will come to you eventually. Keep your options open as long as possible, ya know.
#4
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:29 PM
I go to www.winona.edu a Minnesota State college. It's a really great, small college town 2 hours south on the Mississippi. Literally, it's so close to Wisconsin that when I go running I run the bridge to Wisconsin and back. And on the back side of campus, there are these beautiful bluffs... hiking and climbing is a blast. Winona's biggest programs are Teaching and Nursing (Mayo Clinic in Rochester is about 30-45 mins away). Most importantly, it's about a 30/70 ratio of guys to girls.
#5
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:38 PM
I'm sure you could count on part of my crew (we're not too far from San Diego) as well as part of Falcon's (they're some really dedicated Nerfers) would gladly try to meet-up with ya and get the foam out.I requested to be stationed out of San Diego, so I just may be able to find some of you SoCal guys for a little war when we're in port?
Anywho, I'm currently at Santa Ana Community College, Majoring In Mechanical Engineering. I plan on transfering to Cal Poly Pomona in a couple of years, but First I'm transfering to Riverside Community College, because The Commute to Orange County is kicking my ass.
For all of you who Bash going to 2-years first, Do Smaller class sizes, being taught By the Actual Instructor and Lower costs per class sound good to you? they did to me.
-bags
Don't call it a comeback, I never left.
#6
Posted 04 April 2006 - 07:58 PM
Looking to either Political Science or Physical Therapy, even though they're entirely different. I'm a guy with too many interests.
Jangadance, I will be closer to you, so we can get a war going much easier. In fact, I have a friend that attends St. Mary's in Winona, so I could probably stay with him. I have a few buddies that are going to the U of M too, so they can get in on the action.
~Rings
"I bluff it. I don't throw my weight around and say I know what I'm doing." ~ Mick Jagger
#7
Posted 04 April 2006 - 08:53 PM
I just registered for classes today at Winona State University. I'll be going there next fall majoring in Composites Engineering. Jangadance, do you have fellow nerfers in Winona? What are you majoring in?I'm finally moving into a house near campus this summer, I think I'll leave the majority of my Nerf stuff at my parents' place in Minneapolis though.
I go to www.winona.edu a Minnesota State college. It's a really great, small college town 2 hours south on the Mississippi. Literally, it's so close to Wisconsin that when I go running I run the bridge to Wisconsin and back. And on the back side of campus, there are these beautiful bluffs... hiking and climbing is a blast. Winona's biggest programs are Teaching and Nursing (Mayo Clinic in Rochester is about 30-45 mins away). Most importantly, it's about a 30/70 ratio of guys to girls.
The bludgeoned heart shall burst in vain
But not when love be pointed king
And truth shall Thee forever reign
#8
Posted 05 April 2006 - 01:55 AM
It's a definite classic swing era chart. Count Basie-esque. It's based off a 12-bar blues progression in Eb, and has a 12-bar improv solo section that goes 2x through for lead tenor sax (who happens to be Sasquatch), 2x for lead trumpet (in this case, myself), and 2x for piano (he doesn't nerf...what a shame.)What kind of song is it? Style? Influence? Does it feature anyone in particular?
The melody also opens up at the head with a lead trumpet/tenor duet. Pretty nifty.
Anyway, enough about me.
Veggie, I swear, if you are on land in SD, we'll loan you WHATEVER you need to borrow; we HAVE to nerf. Fill us in when the dates draw near.
We'll leave the light on for ya!
#9
Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:34 AM
There are a few guys here who would be interested, but not many serious modders or aficionados. I know that about 30 guys on my floor bought old model Nite Finders ($4 at Fleet Farm, woot!) to play Assassins with, but I'm not sure what sort of "war" I could scrap together. My major is Communication Studies with a Music minor. The campus is top notch, best I've found in Minnesota. Saint Mary's is a great school; a bit expensive, but to be honest I was hoping eventually I would take some classes over there.Jangadance, do you have fellow nerfers in Winona? What are you majoring in?
Anyways, any other questions you guys can feel free to IM or PM me. Keep me posted on Nerf activities in the area too.
#10
Posted 05 April 2006 - 05:14 AM
I'm currently about 5 weeks away from finishing my sophomore year in Electrical Engineering. I expect to graduate in May 2008. I'm looking into doing my technical/design electives senior year in the areas of embedded systems, control systems, and sensors. Beyond my required classes, I'll be taking a lot of classes that I would consider interesting. Since my core area is completed two years early (thanks to AP credits), I plan on taking classes like materials and cryptography (just to name a few).
By the way, notice the post time and realize how early/late it is, however you want to look at it.
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#11
Posted 05 April 2006 - 06:24 AM
I hate you... how about 85% dudes/15% girls...Most importantly, it's about a 30/70 ratio of guys to girls.
#12
Posted 05 April 2006 - 07:15 AM
I'm in the same boat as Shindig, with about 5 weeks or so of my sophomore year at UW Madison until sweet, sweet summer, when I get to make money and play shows in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, maybe Illinois and Iowa as well rockin the piano with my Bop Rock band called Ticket251.
Otherwise, I'm currently undeclared and running out of time, but I'm trying to get a major created for me that focuses on making music out of foam projectiles.
Actually, I'm thinking about graphic design. But, I'm pretty sure I could BS that above major into existence.
Speaking of art, I'm up at this early hour because I just stayed up all night working on an art video involving eggs being dropped upon me.
And the bands:
ticket251.com
thebeeves.com
charkdocolate.com
George Dust (no site yet... sorry!)
So, if anybody's in the Madison area, and feels like talking/getting hit with foam, give me a ring. A ding a ding.
Wow.
Oh duce, as far as Lawrence goes... they've got a great jazz program, and a wonderful "classical" program as well... but if you're more into the electronic side of musical performance/production, perhaps you might want to look at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee? I've heard they have a great electro-acoustic sound department... because at somewhere like Lawrence or U of M, it's either going to be classical, or jazz (which is really classical with some jazz added in for spice), but all the sound production stuff (like recording, mastering, mixing, etc) you're going to have to learn on your own. But, Lawrence does have the Fred Sturm. Good man, he is. (Appleton is one of my home towns.)
OR, you could head over to UW Oshkosh, as they have a double major program: sound engineer AND a music major. Which means you're basically a god at audio, and pretty good at an instrument. It also means you worked your butt off. But music majors do that anyway, eh?
Sheesh I'm wordy.
Copy!
#13
Posted 05 April 2006 - 09:38 AM
Currently I'm taking a figure drawing course, a general design studio course, an art history course, and a gen. ed. English 200 course. Next year I'll be taking quite a few digital design courses and hopefully my first digital painting class, and for my junior and senior year I'll hopeuflly be taking a few game design courses (which is what I want to focus on anyhow).
This summer instead of taking one or two more courses like I had planned, I am going to take it off and work a part-time job and hopefully build up some funds to go to Armageddon again with some more East Coasters.
-Groove
"Too close for missiles, I'm switchin' to guns"
#14
Posted 05 April 2006 - 09:56 AM
Don't forget to eat your meat based vegetable substitute children.
#15
Posted 05 April 2006 - 12:12 PM
I will graduate in December with an associates in science, a bachelors degree in Communications/Public Relations with a minor in business.
I'm hoping to work in the marketing and product prototyping fields by next year.
Edited by CaptainSlug, 05 April 2006 - 07:39 PM.
#16
Posted 05 April 2006 - 12:42 PM
#17
Posted 05 April 2006 - 02:53 PM
Thanks for the info dude. I hadn't heard of Oshkosh, I'll definately look into it.Oh duce, as far as Lawrence goes... they've got a great jazz program, and a wonderful "classical" program as well... but if you're more into the electronic side of musical performance/production, perhaps you might want to look at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee? I've heard they have a great electro-acoustic sound department... because at somewhere like Lawrence or U of M, it's either going to be classical, or jazz (which is really classical with some jazz added in for spice), but all the sound production stuff (like recording, mastering, mixing, etc) you're going to have to learn on your own. But, Lawrence does have the Fred Sturm. Good man, he is. (Appleton is one of my home towns.)
OR, you could head over to UW Oshkosh, as they have a double major program: sound engineer AND a music major. Which means you're basically a god at audio, and pretty good at an instrument. It also means you worked your butt off. But music majors do that anyway, eh?
#18
Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:07 PM
My Dad currently works at Northrop Grumman mission systems. I'll ask him if he has any contacts (or knows anyone that does) in the aerospace sector.I am currently talking with Boeing, Northrop, and Honeywell about jobs but have not made in final decisions.
#19
Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:30 PM
That would be awesome!My Dad currently works at Northrop Grumman mission systems. I'll ask him if he has any contacts (or knows anyone that does) in the aerospace sector.I am currently talking with Boeing, Northrop, and Honeywell about jobs but have not made in final decisions.
#20
Posted 05 April 2006 - 03:57 PM
I don't know what I want to do when I graduate, I still have rock star aspirations... great music by the way, Kirby. Hopefully I can catch you guys performing sometime.
#21
Posted 06 April 2006 - 12:16 AM
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