Thursday, August 20, 2009

First day of school

I had my first day of school today and it's nothing like any other high school I've been to. Bromangymnasiet is a huge school of about 2000 kids in grades 10,11 and 12 which is actually called grades 1, 2 and 3. There are alot of different disciplines or directions for the kids to chose from, everything from child care to science, literature to mechanics. I'm in the ascetics music program and will be with the same 22 students all year. Today was the first day at school but the regular classes don't start until next Wednesday. This week is for catching up with friends, hanging out with teachers and discussing what the year will bring. Most classes met and dismissed within an hour, but not mine. We were split into groups and given music to practice for a concert on Monday. I'm on keyboard with a few short parts on trumpet, playing with a lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and singers. It was all a bit overwhelming because I've never played the keyboard with a band or played guitar cords and I didn't understand what anyone was saying. The songs my group is playing are Stayin Alive and Pride (In The Name of Love). We practiced from 8am to 3pm and tomorrow will be a similar day.

3 comments:

  1. Hi Julia, I am learning how to post a comment. Here goes, how do you like being in grade 3? love Mom

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  2. Julia, it worked! I'm going to try it again! Have you had Swedish pancakes? love Mom

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  3. HI Julia, I finally have a few minutes to get this figured out. I have never done it before, so fingers crossed. Of course, I could ask one of the boys, but they never get up before the crack of lunchtime in the holidays (it is 10:30 right now I think) and in any case, I am sure that I can do it myself! So here goes, I am going to post, and then I am going to settle down and read all your news. HOpe you are well

    Happy New Year!

    Gillian

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