I have decided that being a musician is one of the worst professions to be when trying to move. Instruments, books, accessories... How many instruments do two musicians really need? A piano, 7 guitars with one amp, a sitar, french horn, clarinet, trumpet, an instrument in the corner I can't remember the name of... and who needs two recorders? And I will never get rid of my psaltery, despite the fact I only take it out to play bluegrass Christmas music or show off my mad skills on Joy To the World (no, not the Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog version). Then we have all the books- both academic/theory related and books with songs in them to perform. One or two performance books will not suffice. I need 50- in multiple voicings. I also have a little collection of choral music. We also have to have clothes that will "prove" our serious musicianship when we perform. And then the accessories: Guitar picks, extra straps, strings, tuning fork, pitch pipe, batons, metronomes, etc.
Well, once all is packed, we will move all of our beloved instruments and belongings to California where I begin graduate school. I have registered for classes. One of them has been canceled and I will need to register for the new time slot. And did you know that graduate school classes can be scheduled at any time of the day? I'm taking a class that does not get over until 9:45 PM on a Tuesday. Is anyone even awake that late? I have a feeling it will take some adjustment.
However, I am looking forward to this next adventure. I could do without the packing, but all-in-all, I think everything will turn out well.
