I managed to pass exams in Lower Theory, History, and Upper Theory (Counterpoint is not yet posted). Only half of the new grad students passed the History exam, but the other exams seemed to go better overall. This will free up a good block of my time for interesting classes, since I have a pretty good feeling about the Counterpoint exam.

Virginia Tech had eleven general-purpose practice rooms. Six had sufficiently-functional pianos, and another one eternally smelled of the Steak Escape special sauce spilled behind the upright. It was definitely an eye-opener this morning when I discovered two full floors of nothing but practice rooms and music lockers here at FSU. Almost every room I peeked in had its own upright (complete with a stool chained to the piano).

I also picked up my Florida driver's license this morning. Compared with Virginia's, the somber green and white design is butt-ugly.