KEVIN ROGERS: Good to be back...

I've had a rough past couple of weeks. I've lost things very important to me. The timing of certain things couldn't have been worse, but the timing of EMF couldn't have been better. Being here, surrounded by friends talented in their respective arts, interactive with these unique people have helped me a lot in letting go. It's the right place to be right now.

It seems like the people are friendlier this year than the past two years I've been here. Maybe the water's changed. Or maybe it's because I'm older and I'm being friendlier.

The anticipation to find out orchestra seating and teacher assignments is torment. I'm hoping for good things this year. Whatever happens happens. My audition I felt was sub-par, but the beauty of EMF is, even if you feel it is a sub-par audition, you yourself don't feel sub-par.

This morning I was was in an interview with the local news, it was very early. Afterwards I went back to my dorm so I could go back to sleep. Unfortunately the curfew thing really is a big deal. My card didn't work because it was so early. So on my way to the cafeteria who did I see?
Mr. Sandmeier! I was very excited, the conductors for the orchestra are part of the reason I come back. Jose'-Luis and Scott are a big part of why I'm here. Seeing Sandmeier wheeling his twins around was very comforting. The conductors are like these wonderful father figures of EMF.

It's good to be back EMF...it really is.