This year's Makin' Music is over. Chi Beta won this year with their show "Ear"replaceable. I thought all the shows were good this year. There really was no clear winner, and that's the way I like for it to be. I am amazed each year at the talent that we have here at Freed-Hardeman University. It was a pleasure to work with the students as they prepared their club shows. I worked a lot with the groups managers Marcia Jo and Whitney. The coordinators this year were great as well: Dustin and Erin. We had a great time together...

Makin' Music 2009

Makin' Music 2009 "Home" was a great success. I enjoyed working with Garrett, Lauren, Kathryn, and Chelsea. The directors were also great to work with. I was very proud of each club. I've heard over and over again how people think the club shows were all good this year and how no one was really sure who would win on Saturday night. I have many good memories I'll always remember from working with these fine students on a great show!!!

XBX: In Living Color

XBX's show is called "In Living Color". They have worked so hard. It was truly remarkable to see the improvement in their show over the retreat weekend. I'm hoping that their problem with their costumes is the only glitch this club has in Makin' Music and that when they get their costumes fixed, it will be smooth sailing for this group. Their show is such a great idea - how black and white TV changed to color. Their vocals have been great, and their choreography is awesome. I think XBX has done a super job with their show!! Good luck Chi Beta! I know you'll do great this weekend!

Makin' Music Retreat Weekend

Saturday was a busy day. The clubs at Freed-Hardeman were all on retreat working on their Makin' Music shows. The groups managers, Kathryn, Lauren, and Chelsea and I visited all the retreat places and took the directors some goodies. One of our surprises was these cards. They said:
Makin' Music (M&Ms) is almost here. You will have these memories (Now & Later), but we know your mind is on your (PayDay), when you hit the stage. Of course, you deserve (10,000 Grand), but (Mounds) of stress seems to be the only payment Makin' Music (M&M) can afford.
We have had lots of (Snickers) watching your little (Sweettarts) learning to move their arms and lets together. Sometimes your cast members macy seem like (Airheads), but they will be (Lifesavers) when it's SHOWTIME. We hope your budget is not below (Zero) when (Heath) comes to see you. You are an (Extra) special group of directors so (Skor) big next weekend!! Love Mrs. Kim and Your GMs
We used candy bars to make these special treats for all the directors. They all seemed to like it!