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ladijules · (This post was last modified: 10-03-2011 10:19 AM by ladijules.)

I know most of the kids in public schools here in NY aren't required to take music classes. Its considered an elective. My kid's school DOES require it though. I think its based on budget. A lot of the schools can't afford to teach music classes anymore.

Rey · 10-03-2011, 10:28 AM

Wow OHR you look great there! Where did you get that sweater? That is awesome, I bet you really got the girls in that getup... Wink

N'awlins · 10-03-2011, 11:04 AM

Music wasn't mandatory at my school either, elementary or high school, in fact, it was kind of discouraged, lest ye' be labled a "band geek"! I did take band in 4th & 5th grade, learned how to read music and play snare drum in the stage band. It wasn't until high school (13) that some friends convinced me to get a full set, which I took 3 lessons for, then just kept on playing and learning. I was the president of the Art Club then, so being in a "rock band" kind of covered up the whole geek/misfit thing, but deep down I still was one!(still am!)

VincentUlyssis · 10-03-2011, 07:54 PM

Better a geek than most other labels. I was a cool geek (at least I think so though my son begs to differ) due to my involvement in the arts.

**Gungawoman** · 10-03-2011, 07:57 PM

I played drums in band from the time I was 10 years old. Also trumpet and French horn. It was never required, but tough times have now done away with many band programs in schools. I always let my Geek flag fly! Cool

VincentUlyssis · (This post was last modified: 10-03-2011 08:04 PM by VincentUlyssis.)

Had a rough day today. For a workshop tomorrow night (14 hour day again...) we have to bring text as it pertains to the new National Common Core Standards in ELA-say that 7 times fast-so I decided to bring Peart lyrics, some of the Popov biography, a classical composer related text and a smattering of other visual art and dance text. After I was done photocopying some of this (I think I broke Copyright law), I decided to go home in the cool damp autumn afternoon. I turned on XM and BANG, Spirit of the Radio was playing and it made my "afternoon" mood. I though it was cool given that I had just incorporated Bubba and the Polka Boys into some of the generally mundane aspects of my life. It was a turning point for the evening. Helped prepare dinner and cleaned the kitchen. Then of course all of that crumb cake...

**Gungawoman** · 10-03-2011, 08:06 PM

Crumb Cake Coma Confused

Only time can fix that, Vincent.

VincentUlyssis · (This post was last modified: 10-03-2011 08:18 PM by VincentUlyssis.)

I know, if you cut me right now I'd bleed insulin.

Two tums and when my head hits the pillow I'll be in "la-la land."

**Scythe Matters** · 10-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Crumb cake? Mmmmmmmm!

VincentUlyssis · 10-03-2011, 08:23 PM

Hey, my warning level is only 0%. Should I do something stupid? I think I'm being punished. Either that or we "broke" CONTINUALLY OFF THREAD.

"Oh Bubba, patron saint of the Bar and Grille, invoke thine ear unto us-ward and grant that thy servant Brutus should set straight the crooked path of that evil thread, amen."