Finals (a haiku)
I do hate finals
They ruin my whole damn day
Time to graduate.
Nocturne - Brit Barkholtz
My original composition - “Nocturne” for solo piano
Performed by Yanna Georgas at Gustavus Adolphus College on 04.28.2012
©2012 Brit Barkholtz
DO NOT STEAL OR REPRODUCE THIS WORK WITHOUT MY PERMISSION
“I wrote this Nocturne during a very uncertain part of my life, which is represented both in the tonal center of E-minor as well as the haunting opening melody, which initially came to me one day sitting and using a piano as a therapist. The style of the piece reflects that of Chopin, my favorite composer, whose nocturnes I used as a model and inspiration for my own. Similar to traditional nocturnes, the left hand maintains a fluid and constant motion while the right hand carries the relatively simple melody. The piece also has a brief interlude in a major key, providing temporary relief from the darker mood established by the rest of the piece. Despite the similarities to the Romantic genre, however, my piece contains dissonances that wouldn’t be found in a typical nocturne, representing the questions and pain. Despite the slightly unsettling harmonies in the piece, there are 4 hymns hidden within, some more obvious than others. “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “Beautiful Savior,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Be Thou My Vision” all make appearances throughout the piece, representing the omnipresence of faith even during tumultuous times.” —Brit Barkholtz
ACCEPTED
Me: I got accepted into Lutheran Volunteer Corps!!!
Ben: THAT IS SO FRICKIN AWESOME!!!! :) :) :) :)
Me: I want you to help me look at placements and do my rankings!!
Ben: We can do that!! How frickin excited are you??
Me: On a scale from 1 to peeing my pants, I'm at LEAST an 86.
Ben: On a scale from 1 to peeing MY pants, I've already put on new clean underwear.
Tomorrow we remember the Battle of Hogwarts
Tomorrow is May 2nd, the day the battle of Hogwarts 14 years ago. The day that Harry, Ron and Hermione snuck back into Hogwarts and destroyed the Horcruxes. The day that Harry finally defeated Voldemort. We remember everyone who fought in the war and all those who died. Fred Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin, Colin Creevey, Severus Snape and more. May we raise our wands to those who fought and died. Remember, remember May 2nd 1998.
(Source: bloodydiadem, via diffusingthetension)
My Life
Sara: I just got your invite to your senior piano recital. You told me to come see you in Chapel today because Handbell Choir was playing...and you were playing the flute with them. Tonight you have to leave dinner early to go play percussion in orchestra, and this weekend you're playing a concert in which you will play with flute choir and then later play piano with GWO and percussion with orchestra. Is there any instrument you DON'T play?!?
Me: I don't play brass...
