((This is a continuation of Monday's post, "No Cowboy Boots at the Symphony".))
Grading concert reports, part trois. Some of these are so damned funny, it is my obligation as a human being to share them.
-- "I was looking extremely dapper with a sexy collared shirt and some nice trousers, while my roommate was looking a little grungy."
-- "We were sitting so close that my roommate was able to identify a hickey on the neck of one of the violinists, later we realized it was just a mark from the chin strap of his instrument."
-- "Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 11 was more impressive. The beat was catchier, and at times, surprisingly hip."
-- "I was even honored when a drop from his spit-valve so eloquently splattered off the stage and landed on my left shoe." ((same guy as above, referring to the horn soloist))
-- "Although, I never fell asleep in the concert, I did solve my problem of restless nights by downloading a Strauss song to play everynight." ((This guy said Death and Transfiguration put him to sleep...I really wonder which song he downloaded, considering Strauss is known for his loud, flashy brass fanfares! >D Bwahaha...))
-- "The conductor raised her conducting twig and the symphony began."
-- "It was interesting to see how with a tiny stick the conductor orchestrated each and every instrument within the orchestra like she was a quarterback." ((This amuses me because it's an example of how my football player students like to relate EVERYTHING back to their sport. Not a bad thing, just a bit funny! This same guy also produces hip hop music himself, which I think is really cool!))
But more important than all the humorous quotes in the world, one girl said this about Mahler's "Adagietto":
-- "I found myself covered in goosebumps and my eyes slightly wetted with tears from the peaceful effect of the notes and the perfect tune and harmony of the instruments playing together."
That's what it's all for.