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re: Morgantown is a dump...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:02 am to BT4LSU
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:02 am to BT4LSU
Sorry about bumping an old thread, but there are a couple things I want to clear up about this post:
BT4LSU wrote: "My daughter dreamed of playing in the LSU band for years. When she finally applied, there were no openings for her in her speciality..... so
she ended up at WVU. Great music school, band was in desperate needed percussion, skolly was available, so I sadly approved."
WVU regularly has 70+ students audition for 30 spots in the drumline. That's hardly 'in desperate need of percussion.' Secondly, the school does NOT offer scholarships for marching band members.
"She blew them away in summer camp and as a freshman and moved up quick, from quints to lead percussion."
This is a complete lie. It was mentioned in a later post that this girl's name is Ashley. The only Ashley I know of in the drumline plays cymbals and holds no position of leadership in the WVU drumline. Unless her goal was to make the cymbal line, I seriously doubt she blew anyone away.
"And while I am proud to say she is currently lead percussion, in the symphonic band.... I'm more than terrified that there is a very good chance she'll be the drum major at WVU come September 2010."
Assuming she's a music student, this actually could be true, but I don't think a freshman is the principle percussionist in the WVU Symphony Orchestra. When I was in the College of Creative Arts, the percussion spots were filled with the senior (and juniors if needed) members of the percussion studio. There is a new head of percussion at the school, so I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as when I was there. However, I do know that for at least one year (after I was gone) there were auditions held. Everyone had the same audition you were placed based on the results of said audition.
It is a possibility that she is principle percussionist in the WVU Wind Symphony. If that's the case, congratulations to her.
"She told me she always dreamed of being the drum major a leading the band in Tiger Stadium.
And now..... good god almighty."
Don't get me wrong, I do wish her good luck as she is a member of a group that I have nothing but fond memories of, but please do not spread things that are untrue in a veiled attempt to downplay the prestige of a marching band that has received the Sudler Trophy.
BT4LSU wrote: "My daughter dreamed of playing in the LSU band for years. When she finally applied, there were no openings for her in her speciality..... so
she ended up at WVU. Great music school, band was in desperate needed percussion, skolly was available, so I sadly approved."
WVU regularly has 70+ students audition for 30 spots in the drumline. That's hardly 'in desperate need of percussion.' Secondly, the school does NOT offer scholarships for marching band members.
"She blew them away in summer camp and as a freshman and moved up quick, from quints to lead percussion."
This is a complete lie. It was mentioned in a later post that this girl's name is Ashley. The only Ashley I know of in the drumline plays cymbals and holds no position of leadership in the WVU drumline. Unless her goal was to make the cymbal line, I seriously doubt she blew anyone away.
"And while I am proud to say she is currently lead percussion, in the symphonic band.... I'm more than terrified that there is a very good chance she'll be the drum major at WVU come September 2010."
Assuming she's a music student, this actually could be true, but I don't think a freshman is the principle percussionist in the WVU Symphony Orchestra. When I was in the College of Creative Arts, the percussion spots were filled with the senior (and juniors if needed) members of the percussion studio. There is a new head of percussion at the school, so I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as when I was there. However, I do know that for at least one year (after I was gone) there were auditions held. Everyone had the same audition you were placed based on the results of said audition.
It is a possibility that she is principle percussionist in the WVU Wind Symphony. If that's the case, congratulations to her.
"She told me she always dreamed of being the drum major a leading the band in Tiger Stadium.
And now..... good god almighty."
Don't get me wrong, I do wish her good luck as she is a member of a group that I have nothing but fond memories of, but please do not spread things that are untrue in a veiled attempt to downplay the prestige of a marching band that has received the Sudler Trophy.
This post was edited on 3/3/09 at 1:33 am
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Posted on 3/3/09 at 7:32 am to BigKSoda
Why would a prestigious band & music school NOT give their hardest working students scholarships? Do they get a stipend instead?
I remember the LSU Band scholarship was small when I was there but it was something, and you got more for doing other things like Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
All I can tell anyone about West Virginia is my students who want to go to Maryland but don't get in go to Delaware State or West Virginia.
Also, when you drive through West Virginia, you can see billboards about dental health.
I remember the LSU Band scholarship was small when I was there but it was something, and you got more for doing other things like Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
All I can tell anyone about West Virginia is my students who want to go to Maryland but don't get in go to Delaware State or West Virginia.
Also, when you drive through West Virginia, you can see billboards about dental health.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 9:00 am to Mudminnow
quote:
ouisiana and Mississippi are the brunt of many jokes too.
Exactly. Just how great of a city is Baton Rouge anyway? If it weren't for LSU...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 9:56 am to pleading the fifth
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Having lived in New Orleans for 20 years, Morgantown for 2 years, a suburb of Washington D.C. for 2 years, and now Louisville, KY, I can assure you Morgantown is no dump. The stadium is excellent (for Big East standards) and shares a parking lot with the state's largest state of the art hospital. The city has expanded a lot in the past 5 years and has opened many new restaurants, especially near the stadium.
Sorry, but I could not disagree with you more. First off, I worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital for 3 years and I can assure you there is nothing "state of the art" about it. While there are restaurants, the food is terrible, unless you think Macoroni Grill or Arby's is good food. Yes, the fans are passionate, but I would carry a weapon. The stadium looks like a high school stadium that holds 60,000 people. As a whole, the girls are hiddeous. There are some decent ones, but it's not like walking around tiger stadium, in fact, when my sister and brother in law came up to visit one of his comments were "are their any decent looking people in this town."
I spent five years traveling the country, living in different cities for several months at a time, and I can say that this was the one place that I could not wait to leave.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 10:17 am to AtlBrett
quote:
Morgantown is a dump...
This coming from someone in Atlanta?
Posted on 3/3/09 at 10:40 am to rhmyhand
who cares?!?
I'll go watch WV when they come to Tiger Stadium and I'll be like the other 90% of the fan base and watch it on TV when LSU heads up there.
Its a good home & home with a "big name" school.
I'll go watch WV when they come to Tiger Stadium and I'll be like the other 90% of the fan base and watch it on TV when LSU heads up there.
Its a good home & home with a "big name" school.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 10:53 am to TopWaterTiger
Who said that this is not a good home and home?
We are discussing Morgantown. Last time I checked you could discuss whatever you wanted to on this board.
We are discussing Morgantown. Last time I checked you could discuss whatever you wanted to on this board.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 12:04 pm to TigerPanzer
I know several people from WV and they are all great, down to earth folks. They live and work in this area and have great respect for LSU and SEC football and they absolutely love the Mountaineers. I haven't been to WV, but pictures show some beautiful mountain scenery. So don't knock em if you don't know em.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 12:32 pm to dynatiger
"Why would a prestigious band & music school NOT give their hardest working students scholarships? Do they get a stipend instead?"
Because the budget doesn't allow it. Everything is paid for when they travel and all that, but there just isn't enough money to give 350+ people a check for the semester.
There are, however, scholarships for students in the College of Creative Arts.
Because the budget doesn't allow it. Everything is paid for when they travel and all that, but there just isn't enough money to give 350+ people a check for the semester.
There are, however, scholarships for students in the College of Creative Arts.
This post was edited on 3/3/09 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:16 pm to Nearl
I've lived in both Baton Rouge and Morgantown. As far as comparing the two areas there is no comparison. Baton Bouge is MUCH more of a dump than Morgantown. WVU fans are as close to SEC football fans as there is. I loved living in both places, but if I had to move to one or the other, no question I'd choose Morganton in a second.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:02 pm to Raider
I've lived in both Baton Rouge and Morgantown. As far as comparing the two areas there is no comparison. MORGANTOWN is MUCH more of a dump than Baton Rouge. WVU fans are as close to SEC football fans as there is. I loved living in both places, but if I had to move to one or the other, no question I'd choose BATON ROUGE in a second.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:04 pm to AtlBrett
I lived in both Baton Rouge and Morgantown. There is no comparison in which is a better place to live. Baton Rouge is a major dump. Morgantown was much better. Nothing compares to the passion that Baton Rouge has for LSU, but WVU fans are the closest you will find to SEC fans. If I had to choose between a better place to live, Morgantown wins handsdown.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:07 pm to Raider
What you can possibly like about Morgantown is beyond me? List 3 things you like better about Morgantown than Baton Rouge please.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:07 pm to rhmyhand
Easy douche..the conversation is over. DAYS ago...now be gone...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:13 pm to rhmyhand
*Change of seasons with prettier scenery. BR is hideous!
*It doesn't stink.
*Lower crime rates.
*It doesn't stink.
*Lower crime rates.
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:14 pm to AtlBrett
if the conversation is over, then why are you in it?...now be gone...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:14 pm to Raider
Raider your gay lovefest for Morgantown is obvious...thanks.
By the way...last Thursday called, it wants it rant back...
By the way...last Thursday called, it wants it rant back...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:26 pm to rhmyhand
Wow, ATL has a chip on his shoulder about something. I don't know if it was the embarrassment. WVU put on GA a few years back or what. Anyway, we can argue forever. I enjoyed my stay in both places and am a big fan of both schools. I will always have fond memories of both. Geaux Tigahs! Go Mounties!
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:36 pm to Raider
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I don't know if it was the embarrassment. WVU put on GA a few years back or what
Ummm? Since when does living in a city make you a fan of their team? B/c I now reside in Georgia doesn't make me a dog fan. Now go play in the street kid...
Posted on 3/3/09 at 6:05 pm to BigKSoda
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Assuming she's a music student, this actually could be true, but I don't think a freshman is the principle percussionist in the WVU Symphony Orchestra.
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Not what I meant. More on that in a second.
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When I was in the College of Creative Arts, the percussion spots were filled with the senior (and juniors if needed) members of the percussion studio. There is a new head of percussion at the school, so I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as when I was there.
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It's still that way, and Ashley got in. And you have the right person. And yes, she tried out for cymbols. So perhaps you should speak to some of the members of the group, they're pretty tight.
So...my mistake, that's not what I meant....I was talking about her strides in music and percussion, because, as I am sure you know, there is a helluva lot more to music then just a marching band.
Actually, she is in the music department, works for Prof. Willis and we were delighted and honored by her progress this year.
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It is a possibility that she is principle percussionist in the WVU Wind Symphony. If that's the case, congratulations to her.
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It is not a possibility--that is in fact the case. And yes, she did it as a freshman.
I assure you She does a helluva lot more than just crash cymbals. The subject matter is partially my fault, so I apologize for any
mis communication--it had everything to do with her progression in music, not just her progression in the marching band.
Perhaps you should head down to the CAC and ask Willis, or even Matt Grupp, or Ryan how she's doing provided he's not the leading off ESPN
again.
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Don't get me wrong, I do wish her good luck as she is a member of a group that I have nothing but fond memories of....
Well then, thanks, but seriously, by the tone, I couldn't tell. You should go walk over to the CAC and visit the music department, things have changed over the last couple years.
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[quote]but please do not spread things that are untrue in a veiled attempt to downplay the prestige of a marching band that has received the Sudler Trophy.[/quote
?????
WTF????? Now I don't understand you at all.
Who's downplaying the prestige of the WVU band? Or the music department? Why the hell would I downplay my daughter's band or music department?
Think about it.
Look, if you wish to come in here and defend the WVU band, there was no need to. I have nothing but high regard for WVU. I'm proud of WVU, the marching band, and what my daughter is/has accomplished up there. I know she has a long way to go, no doubt. But she's progressing well.
And I'm very proud of her.
To think I'm cutting down the WVU band, or if you think I'm not going to defend my daughter-- well,
putting it in musical terms--you're off key.
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