Wow, you people are a piece of work!
The timing of this thread couldn't be better--right when I have some really great job news, and now, here is a whole herd of people to brag to!!!
I've spent the past several years teaching elementary school music, something I've had to learn on the job since all my training is in band. For a while, I loved it, but it soon started to get old. When I came here to Lander, I fell in love with the town, put in a few tentative roots, and so have been reluctant to leave, even after teaching BAG on the recorder grew rather thin...
**Disclaimer: No insult intended to you other elementary music teachers out there. It is an noble and honorable occupation.**
But where was I? Ah, yes.
Through all of this, one of my great joys has been teaching beginning band. I love seeing the lightbulb go on. You educators and parents will know what I mean--I often think the four most beautiful words in the English language must be "Oh, I get it!!!"
Well, apparently my kids' work made an impression on someone, because I just found out...**drum roll, please**...As of next year, I'm going to be put in charge of the Jr. High and High School band programs for Lander! After six years of career purgatory, I'll finally be doing what I know and love. I'm so excited! It isn't official yet (so don't tell anyone
) but it's a sure thing.
So, to answer the original question, I'm happy to say that, as of this coming August, I'm a band director.
Also, like many of you seem to be, I'm very involved serving God in my church, with youth ministry (wow, I never realized how many teens were here, either!), Bible studies, and just doing whatever can be done.
I've enjoyed learning a bit about all of you!
God bless you all with His truth and peace!
Tom
Scott