The thunder and lightning of a January 2nd storm has got me up at 6:30 on this holiday. Lots of football today. The Christmas tree and decorations must come down. The tasks of my choir are looming up in front of me--trip to NYC, the choral workshop, hiring a new staff member for next year, GMEA convention, All-State auditions and then All-State itself, spring musical, spring concerts, awards, college auditions and reference letters. Throw in the everyday 5 choir rehearsals, auditions for 200 students and that about raps it up. No pressure. Oh yes, and to send or not to send audition tapes for men and women.