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March 8, 2009

So many songs, not nearly enough time/effort/sanity for them all

Arranging is such hard work. It’s like when I’m assigned a really big story with no actual deadline: Initially, I am super psyched, but then everything else gets in the way of research, reporting and writing. Finishing an arrangement is … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2009

The time has come!

So ICCA is…well, technically today. And I am SO STOKED! NSA is planning on spending basically all of Saturday together, since it makes for good bonding time. It’s also kind of necessary since we have a meeting and a sound … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2009

“No Southern Accent is…”

I hate writing bios for NSA. Throughout the year, I am often asked to write a blurb about NSA so various MCs can properly introduce us at performances. I don’t think people realize how difficult it is to condense the … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2009

A look into sometimes-closed doors

NSA rehearsals have changed a lot since I first joined the group in 2006. When I first joined, rehearsals were pretty informal: people would show up late, we would play improv games, do some warm-ups, have some announcements about upcoming … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2009

Jun vs. Dun vs. Zhun, etc.

I’ve got a serious love/hate relationship with one aspect of a cappella: arranging. Ever since I illegally downloaded Sibelius 3 onto my crappy Compaq two years ago, I’ve pumped out several arrangements, some of which I love and some that … Continue reading →

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