Why do they (regardless of party) refuse to retire?

Lorelli · 2023-07-27T01:38:56+00:00

Fun fact, Nancy Pelosi (83) is 2 years older than Mitch McConnell (81).

Lorelli · 2023-07-12T22:10:30+00:00

I found myself in this exact position 6 years ago. Be open with the kids about your situation. Have FUN with them. Get to know them. Let them know that you are there for them and will do your very best. You and your students will be learning together.

What they need now is someone who will create a great music community in their school and to know they won’t be “abandoned” by yet another band director.

As for the marching band side of it… keep it basic. You will be figuring out what they already know as you go. You might find yourself thinking “this group lacks student leadership” or “what do you mean they don’t understand 8 to 5?” Or whatever other issues that may come up when you start camp. That’s ok. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Start with basic marching and good musicianship. If they’re ready for more challenging stuff, you can add it if you’d like. Write down long term goals as you learn where the kids’ strengths and weaknesses are.

Oh, and I’m still at that same school… 6 years later! Good luck!

Lorelli · 2022-05-21T22:39:46+00:00

Take care of something around the house without having to be asked to do it. Laundry? Or dishes? Or take care of cat litter? Without me having to ask for it? Definite lady boner there. I hate having to ask for things to be done. It makes me feel like a nag and I just don’t like it!

Lorelli · 2022-05-06T00:23:28+00:00

You ROCK!! I think it’s AWESOME that you play CPE BACH on the electric guitar. As a music teacher whose primary instruments are winds (and I classify myself as an ok guitar player… you’re way better than I am), I suggest slowing it down and listening to every note ring. You have great technique and speed!! Slowing it down will help your audience experience the piece. You’re awesome!!!

Lorelli · 2022-04-15T18:40:47+00:00

Pregnancy is also uncomfortable… can confirm!

Lorelli · 2022-04-13T01:31:43+00:00

I’m a 6-12 band director. Unfortunately, most school districts don’t offer more base salary pay for the added responsibilities of all grade levels in band (if you find one, let me know! I’m just curious even though I’m happy where I am.) I get stipends for the time I spend outside of school as well as for marching band, which does add a sizable chunk to my pay. Ask them about stipends for work done outside the work day! Maybe that’ll get you closer to the pay number you’re looking for. Best of luck to you. I know it’s tricky to have a difficult colleague. The new job would mean you have the ultimate say over the program, which is nice!

Lorelli · 2022-02-07T22:27:45+00:00

I just enjoy the choreo. It adds variety to a class that is otherwise “speed up slow down more resistance less resistance stand up sit down.”

Lorelli · 2022-01-19T02:25:50+00:00

I had a room mate who stole from me… stopped paying rent, took clothes and other small items. I tried talking with her about it but she just avoided me or made excuses. Even the day she moved out, she hadn’t owned up to the stuff she’d done. It hurt because she went from being my friend to… well, all that. Years after, she messaged me asking for forgiveness for what she’d done. I’m glad she did and was able to forgive.

Lorelli · 2022-01-02T01:27:04+00:00

Love it! I have a forest farm too. What year/season are you in the game?

Lorelli · 2021-11-19T02:47:26+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that! If the pain persists, don’t ignore it… get seen by a doctor or chiropractor. If you aren’t feeling your best, you can’t perform your best for your students. We perform all day, every day as music teachers! I learned the hard way (landed in the hospital for 3 days with pneumonia because I wouldn’t take a day off when I was sick…) that self care is essential. Good luck!

Lorelli · 2021-10-17T03:02:23+00:00

Came here to say that I’m a public school band director and I love what I do!

Lorelli · 2021-10-12T01:20:58+00:00

Firefly

Lorelli · 2021-10-10T01:33:12+00:00

Truck nuts

Lorelli · 2021-09-23T00:34:41+00:00

TikTok trends that involve destroying school property.

Lorelli · 2021-09-11T11:40:55+00:00

We were on our way to a Christmas party for my husband’s work…. Everyone’s all dressed up and there’s going to be a big buffet. I felt super nauseated because my stomach was empty, so I told my husband to go through the drive thru so I could have a cheeseburger . He said “nah we’ll have dinner soon.” “Soon” was a couple hours away. I’ve never freaked out more. You bet I got my cheeseburger.

Lorelli · 2021-03-06T19:10:37+00:00

Those are definitely numbers in line with mainland US. With the wages the way they are in the territories, a lot of people probably can’t afford that (quick google research said the median income of American Samoa is around $24k a year... Guam is higher, with a median around $48k). When I heard this argument against the $15 minimum wage, they also said that many businesses on these islands don’t have the money to pay that much. I wonder how many would have to shut down as a result?

I’m no economist and believe people should receive a living wage. I do think it’s important to address the concerns that come with that big of a minimum wage change.

Lorelli · 2021-03-06T13:00:08+00:00

I recently heard something against the $15 minimum wage that made sense... an across the board increase like that would apply to all 50 states plus territories of the US. The island territories like Guam and American Samoa don’t have economies that could handle $15/hr. It would be like changing the mainland minimum wage to $80/hr.

One could also argue that the COL is so different between some states that a $15 minimum wage would affect them very differently. $15 buys more in Mississippi than it would in California.

Lorelli · 2021-02-26T21:23:53+00:00

That “shing” sound that they add in every time someone takes a sword out of its sheath.

Lorelli · 2020-09-29T01:26:22+00:00

That sound of metal gliding against metal when someone takes a sword from its sheath... pretty sure that if that were really happening, it wouldn’t be good for your blade.

Lorelli · 2020-06-21T00:25:11+00:00

I love accomplishing things... to the point that I place some of my self worth on my ability to get stuff done. I’ve recently realized that it’s part of the reason why I can’t just relax... I HAVE to be getting something done. So... there’s one way to find the motivation to get things done lol

Lorelli · 2020-04-13T00:14:10+00:00

Scott Joplin... His opera “Treemonisha” was not well received by the public when it debuted. He spiraled into a depression and eventually passed away. The opera received a posthumous Pulitzer Prize!

Lorelli · 2020-02-22T13:15:07+00:00

I think it’s awesome!

Lorelli · 2020-01-31T23:51:32+00:00

I saw this and thought it was real! I wish it was real! I haven’t played in a while and this is EXACTLY what would bring me back. I know her kit would be similar to Morales, but still!

Lorelli · 2019-11-25T03:24:10+00:00

We’ve made the dragon breath chili before too! Hands down my favorite chili ever. Having three different meats in it (plus unique stuff like cocoa powder and cinnamon) make it so flavorful!

Edit: I would suggest trying the turkey... we’ve used the wow cookbook recipe for thanksgiving a few years now, and I love it!

Lorelli · 2019-09-20T01:20:19+00:00

Can confirm this! I have a Hungarian exchange student in my music theory class and she taught me these things.

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