If everyone posts “2011” at the same time do you think it may overload something and slingshot us into 2012?
Watching “I.Q.” with Walter Matthau, Meg Ryan, & Tim Robbins. Well, actually watching w/ the girls - starring those other guys. #nowplaying
I just unlocked the “New Year’s 2011” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/eVB4Fz
Happy New Years from Baseline! (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/exiWRR
Xbox tourny begins! - http://moby.to/5rgg4w
New Years Eve at home with 5/6 of the Ahrens Clan. Dinner, Xbox, movie, appetizers, board games, silly hats.
Merry Cutting Down Stuff In The Backyard Day 2010!
Thanks @thomasjwest - I’m thinking we’ll have some brass ensemble fun with these arrangements. :)
@sithburns That’s surprising. I didn’t know anyone still worked at MySpace.
@stumpy6653 yes! Twitter is a powerful tool when used w/ creativity. Yes, you need 2 create a Music Ed blog to share your experiences. #mpln
@stumpy6653 Got the Mp3 yesterday. I like it. What instrumentation?
Excellent post: RT @thomasjwest: Rehearsal Mapping For Concert Repertoire Accountability http://bit.ly/fJlKCT
Out for our New Year’s dinner. A day early so we can be home with the girls tomorrow. #fb
@mikecrain reply from a while ago. I don’t own the vibes. Borrowed from school. Yamaha YV-2600.
listening to Beethoven Symphony #3 “Eroica” in Eb Maj - Ricardo Muti / Philadelphia Orchestra #classical #nowplaying
Thought on Music from John Cage http://t.co/IsQXTXo via @mikecrain #mpln #fb
@rickjameswife I love the beginning of the 5th Element, but am bored with the ending. #disappointedcauseItotallygeekedoutontheconcept
listening to @BrianBlade and the Fellowship “Season of Changes” #nowplaying #jazz
@myronwalden thanks for the RT and the follow. Love the Fellowship! #jazz #brianbladefellowship
Interesting RT @pisanojm: Very cool demographic research on Twitter and Facebook: http://bit.ly/i0PGAR #edchat #musedchat
Grades & doing a little composition. (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/iiYmLU
@mikecrain Embrace the dissonance! That cello dripped intensity. And check out Zimmer’s studio… coolness.
Looking at dig. audio recorders. Love th Zoom H4n, but @zweibz7 makes a gr8 case for Q3hd + it does HD Video! http://ow.ly/3vOtJ #musedchat
@richardcimino The turducken has been calling to me for a while now. We’re going to have to try one!
@arnoldjason Haha, yeah Ahmadinejad makes himself out to be a super hero. Wouldn’t recommend it!
Watching Iran Man 2 with @tubachic - super windy and rainy outside. Hurricane lamp at the ready.
7 dogs, 2 monkeys, & a foot. - http://moby.to/m5b8xu
I love our new espresso maker! All the foam, 1/8 the price - woohoo!! Thanks @tubachic :)
RT @composecreate: Wish I could have participated in #musedchat. Wanted to submit this creativity definition -defs m… http://bit.ly/hdeSSI
RT @thefrenchtaylor: Role of creativity? Making choices w/i a piece of music so it complies w/ your sense of what is beautiful? #musedchat
The execution of a phrase. The dynamic taper of a single note. Etc. #musedchat
There’s a difference between macro and micro creativity. In an ensemble there are restrictions, but performing demands creativity #musedchat
Time for coloring. - http://moby.to/jfumzu
listening to Chris Potter “Follow the Red Line” #mm #musicmonday
listening to Brian Blade “Perceptual” #mm #musicmonday
RT @zweibz7: Tonight’s #MusEdChat topic: “How do you foster creativity in your music program?” Join us at 8pm EST/5pm PST #edchat
@stumpy6653 True Grit was exceptional! I love the John Wayne version. This one is bound to be a classic as well. I smell Oscar…
@stumpy6653 xbox apears to be completely amazing at this point. No down side - great for all ages, which is important in our house.
Buy 1/get 1 free lbs of Christmas blend today only! (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/h0TvhU
exploring our new xbox 360!
True Grit (@ UA Olympus Pointe Stadium 12) http://4sq.com/fNNYJi
An afternoon with the Vinings. Off now to see True Grit w/ family then a meal at On the Border. This can only go well!
RT @mikecrain: RT @azjd: 5 Reasons I Prefer Twitter Over Facebook http://wp.me/pI0Gi-fz #vicpl / Excellent blog!
A very wonderful Christmas with the family. I really enjoyed watching the girls interact with the xBox Kinect tonight. VERY fun!!
at the in-laws for Christmas morning, part II #fb
Merry Peaceful Morning Christmas to all! 9 AM & the 4yo sleeps on… #fb #gladtidings #coffee
Christmas Eve Service 6pm (@ Metro Calvary Church) http://4sq.com/f4LMRM
bumped into the Donnelly’s (@ Sacramento Zoo w/ 3 others) http://4sq.com/gVkkgE
@mikecrain One performance tomorrow night at 6PM. I’m playing horn & vibes (a little) http://foursquare.com/ve…
Getting set for rehearsal at Metro - http://moby.to/rzr38p
Music rehearsal (@ Metro Calvary Church) http://4sq.com/f4pjtG
River & more mortars - http://moby.to/1c405v
At Maidu Park - http://moby.to/hq8og6
Maidu bedrock mortar - http://moby.to/9kjtcn
Free today. (@ Maidu Museum and Historic Site) http://4sq.com/hXQbzh
@nicholascowall Great that Melbourne pulled it off w/o the fire dept. We in Roseville had a little trouble. http://ow.ly/3tOTR #mpln #handel
Doctor Who Countdown Widget - Doctor Who - BBC AMERICA: http://bit.ly/aeYKwQ via @addthis
Practicing for MetroCalvary Christmas Eve (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/gos8aK
About done w/ the mall. - http://moby.to/smisww
RT @AndrewHitz: Great quote by Tchaikovsky on the relationship between motivation and inspiration: http://j.mp/gBHi9G
Best Thai fast food! (@ Ruby Thai Kitchen) http://4sq.com/efrGDe
Just strike me down now! (@ Claire’s - Galleria at Roseville) http://4sq.com/hAGGMn
Shopping with kids (@ Westfield Galleria at Roseville w/ 5 others) http://4sq.com/eTmEuz
Writing letters to donors (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/h9U8AM
Practicing horn (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/i0C8c3
RT @nasa_goddardpix: Awesome collection of images from last nights lunar eclipse: http://bit.ly/i1EoJ1
Hoping to see the new year… (@ Sierra Optometry) http://4sq.com/fntRaq
NPR Blog on Bernstein conducting with facial expression http://ow.ly/3sF9s #musedchat #musiced #mpln
Sounds like I missed out by deciding not to go to the Halleluia Chorus flash mob at #Roseville #Galleria. Guess I was the only one. #fb
@rickjameswife We’ve had cloud cover for days, but it’s clear now. Amazing orange/red moon looks painted. #eclipse
Sky has cleared up enough to see the lunar eclipse. Go check it out Roseville!
RT @misfitstamara: It seems it’s getting harder for Neil Diamond to hide his Vulcan heritage #SingOff
Jalapeños every meal today! Some serious chili nachos at church tonight. #metrocalvary #fb
@margaretssmith I have to get away by myself to really recharge. 4 noisy (but wonderful) kids doesn’t always help! #musedchat
YES! RT @margaretssmith: are there any other parents out there who have trouble re-charging from school with little kids at home? #musedchat
What about time for detailed score study? I never have time when school is on to really get into it correctly. Now, I do. #musedchat
The 4X4 block is horrible. There is a district near me that does that. Complete disruption of continuity. #musedchat
@shawdave I’m 2/5 band and 3/5 freshmen computers. :| #musedchat
We see the Sing Off “Live On Tape” out here on the west coast. So don’t give it away, pls. #musedchat
I do work in the yard and garage to take my mind off of school stuff. Well, and also to get stuff done in yard & garage! #musedchat
@shawdave re: teacher mode. I’ve unfortunately got a ton of papers from my non-music classes to grade during the break. Oh well. #musedchat
Just got here // I like to read, listen to long form compositions (w/o distraction), & simply change up the pace. #musedchat
Hello folks. Would have been here earlier if it weren’t for the shopping traffic jams… Reading the transcript… #musedchat
I’m at Baseline Studios (Baseline Rd., Roseville) http://4sq.com/gibQDp
Despise shopping, love coffee. (@ Peet’s Coffee & Tea) http://4sq.com/eaL4PM
At the Fountains in Roseville - http://moby.to/xgpzdk
Jalapeños! (@ The Counter - Roseville) http://4sq.com/fD4zf4
RT @zweibz7: Have you voted yet in the runoff poll for tonight’s #MusEdChat topic? http://bit.ly/bKVVOZ
4yo just got out of bed, picked the lock on our bedroom door, opened her presents, and fell asleep with them. #sogrounded #goodbyechristmas
Brass Sectional for Metro Christmas Eve (@ Baseline Studios) http://4sq.com/gVBV5b
Been raining steady for days, now it’s completely dumping buckets w/ thunder! #NorCal
Using secret 2nd shopping cart to shop for 4yo while she’s w/ us. #win
Sings “We’ll have a Chinese Christmas…” (@ Walmart) http://4sq.com/hiFs2w
“People like having you around, Daddy” says my 4 year old. #fortunecookiequotes
Fuel for Shopping. (@ Panda Express) http://4sq.com/gER5NN
I’m at Metro Calvary Church (1660 E. Roseville Parkway, Lead Hill, Roseville). http://4sq.com/hgG5eE
Some time ago, I exported my #Delicious bookmarks to #Evernote. Now that Delicious may be shut down, you should too http://ow.ly/3rt8r #mpln
Just added the Apple iPod classic to my want list on @gdgt! http://gdg.to/1OrTgU
@dburr I REALLY want one of those, too. http://gdg.to/1HVj3h #unlikelytomaterialize
Obviously, no one works here. (@ Burlington Coat Factory) http://4sq.com/hQY7o6
@doremigirl @zweibz7 Now that school is out, I will have more time to focus on #musedchat. I vote keep it going!
Refused to let the rain put a hold on the yard work. Just like being back in Oregon!
Hiding from the kids. (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/hptvzO
Hello Christmas Vacatioooooon! #happydance
Only Symphonic Band remaining and then Holiday!
Another Jazz show in the books! - http://moby.to/n1bqfu
Sound Education: New blog post: “Music Life Lesson 3: Listening” http://ow.ly/3qAGL Please leave a comment! #musedchat #mpln #edchat
I’m grateful for those live-tweeting #midwest10. I really need to start saving up to go next year!
I love the holidays… I’m missing a rehearsal and a concert tonight for a gig. #overbooked
Band trailer loaded. Lions Club Jazz tonight. #finaleveningobligationforawhile
@zoecello just write it in a series of 140 character segments!
Watching The Sing Off - go #backbeats!
Watching Kid 4 watch ballet videos on YouTube and dance to them. Didn’t get her gracefulness from me. Likes this one: http://ow.ly/3pYsH
@egersis pregnant?
@gorianlorien yes, I’m easily stalk-able, it seems.
Just voted for HootSuite for Best Social Media Management Tool http://mash.to/2ImZn #MashableAwards
Goldrush Dixieland Band Annual Dinner (@ Wonderful Chinese) http://4sq.com/bTnhTa
I pretty much have my laptop and my baton. #musedchat
@LindsayMorelli I’ve got a connection to Joanna from The Back Beats. Root for them! #theSingOff
I’ll try to follow along with #musedchat the next hour, but may not say much as I’m on my only “semi” smart phone.
♥ Fifi Forget Me Not by Elesa Ahrens #lastfm: http://bit.ly/hRFlCt
Sac Symphonic Winds Concert (@ La Sierra Community Center) http://4sq.com/aLBaEG
150 tubas & euphoniums (& 1 Wagner Tuba) http://ow.ly/i/6jwv
Music rehearsal (@ Metro Calvary Church) http://4sq.com/6emiWH
Good Day Sac/TubaChristmas (@ C.K. McClatchy High School) http://4sq.com/aCXlOH
Kid 4 dropped off at grandparents’, allowing distraction-free tubifying. #fb
TubaChristmas Sacramento today 1PM at McClatchy HS - free concert, join us! #fb
@RickJameswife left side up, right side down. #cyndilauper
@stumpy6653 Yep, just had a bad valve stem. Schwab fixed for free.
@RickJameswife what, Arby’s?
Fixing leaky tire. (@ Les Schwab Tires) http://4sq.com/akixyO
Leaves cleaned up, lights put up, now time for MS Band Concert w/ Kid #2
RT @mikecrain: Man…with Twitter in my Life, I now learn two things everyday. ;-)
I need to get back to my blog (davidahrens.us/soundeducation) & MusicPLN.org. Time freeing up… #ChristmasBreak
The new Tweetdeck extension for Chrome seems to be pretty good. #twitter
After Swing Dance Sat., Honor Band & Concert last night, my life is slowing down a bit. Time to get the band room cleaned & set for Sem 2!
Leaf drop http://ow.ly/i/696M
rkiker The only reason to use IE is to download Chrome.
Back to school to clean out a station for our new computer in the Band Room prior to the Booster Mtg.
Classes done for today. Heading to the office to get some work done.
Anyone else having issues with the California All State Band application website? #musedchat #mpln
I just ousted @billolen as the mayor of Quiznos on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9h73kB
Crazy week: All-State auditions, snack bar, Winter Guard, Jazz Band swing dance friday…
RT @katiesw1: MuseScore goes from 2000 downloads in August 2008 to 80,000 downloads in October 2010 http://tinyurl.com/2e3oz… #musiced