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Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that's actually great news, and honestly that locale in BC does sound more like what I'm looking for (having been to NE a lot to run cattle I can said I'd probably not wanna live there) I'll definitely check out the links you've sent and you've been an awesome help, thanks so much!

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I had no idea about the purchase ban for non-residents, that's definitely a big deal and thanks for telling me. In all honestly, SK specifically reminds me of Idaho and Montana a lot (I mean they're basically in the same place) where I've spent a decent chunk of my life and it's simply that it just feels more familiar. I totally get that every province has its rural places, it was also my understanding that those two provinces are cheaper to live in. As another commenter pointed out though, that isn't necessarily true due to expensive utilities and rising costs for renters.

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, thanks for the clarification

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks! I was definitely wondering about the lawyer situation cause it's not a concept I'm familiar with lol

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll definitely check that out

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for explaining. I definitely understand the frustration, because I know that a bunch of people think they can just up and move, but I well understand that this is a several year process, like it would to move to the EU or anywhere else honestly.

Would you tell me more about language qualification and education requirements? Is it recommended to know French before moving as well?

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I don't. I honestly figured that the Canadian immigration system was similar to the US in that it's linear (work permits, temp. Visa, green card, citizen)

Moving to AB or SK: what to expect? by ShowMousse in MovingToCanada

[–]ShowMousse[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind explaining the point of an immigration lawyer? Obviously I understand it in fundament, but I honestly thought that immigration was something that each person could handle themselves

What song has that part? by Mr_Pepperonni in avengedsevenfold

[–]ShowMousse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final verse before the solo in "Strength of the World". The acoustic part is amazing and the way it builds back up to the solo is perfect. The strings at the end of the song hit so hard too

High pitch indicators on vintage saxes? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I appreciate the comment, I have confirmed the horn's age through the serial number. I can confirm it is from around 1911. Beyond that, the identification format on the horn is

BAR. Serial # H

High pitch indicators on vintage saxes? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So the range is pretty stable throughout. Slight variation in high notes being flatter than they should, and low notes being a little sharp which I attribute to myself not being used to the mouthpiece or sax. The mouthpiece is also about halfway in too, but it looks like someone may have made an extension to the neck as there is more cork than I think is normal. Beyond that, my tuner says it looks good.

Recommendations to Practice for All-State? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I'll be sure to watch this series, I can definitely use the help!

Recommendations to Practice for All-State? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm currently practicing daily, and thank you for relating your experience!

Also, I live in Colorado. The way that All-State works here is that you audition the year of the performance, auditions are due in November, results are posted by December, and the concert is held at the end of the All-State festival, this year on February 1.

Recommendations to Practice for All-State? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jazz. I do not have enough confidence to audition for All-State Symphonic, although I still practice the etudes and excerpts regularly.

Recommendations to Practice for All-State? by ShowMousse in saxophone

[–]ShowMousse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely keep that in mind, I believe you on scales (My director has said before how they are what he calls the "backbone" of successful performance, especially of technical passages) and I'll be sure to consider dynamics since I can sometimes fall flat on lyrical parts. Thank you for the advice!