Federation has always been a stressful thing for me. I didn't do it the last two years since my last teacher didn't like it anymore. I've done it 4 times and the last time I did it with a migrane feeling like I was going to throw up and we left early. I've gotten three Superiors though so I've gotten a little trophy, a goal of mine from when I did it my first year in I think 6th or 7th grade. Memorizing is hard for me and you have to memorize one piece for federation. I practiced a lot but I was still nervous. This time the judges weren't as intimidating and even though I messed up a few times in my memorized piece, I got a SUPERIOR! I was so relieved and happy! Phew! Then off to ballet and Xanthe's baptism!
*(I'm catching up)* November 21st Another rite of passage as my mom would say! Senior Flute recital! I had probably been practicing and preparing the repertoire for almost two years, not to mention the 8 years before that which allowed me to get to the level required to play the pieces. Cindy told me a Senior Recital wasn't required, but encouraged. It was good practice for auditions, stress and pressure management :) ;) and it was a good motivator to practice. I'm so glad I did it, even if it did seem overwhelming at times. I really started to love the flute during the months leading up to the recital. It was exciting to have something to work for and know that soon I could show what I'd been doing for so many years. I worked hard, but wasn't always the most dedicated student. Priorities often put flute behind school and ballet. Dance is my true passion and has been for so many years, but music has helped with dance and I'm thankful for the balance fl...
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