Top 10 Study Skills for College Students

1. Set goals. Its difficult to arrive at a final destination when youre unsure of what it is and how to get there. Develop a roadmap for reaching your educational goals. 2. Use an appointment book. Its easy to forget assignment due dates, test days, and other important information when its not written down, especially when youre focused on your studies. 3. Know your learning style. Develop strategies for overcoming learning differences when instructors employ contradictory teaching methods. 4. Be an active reader. Youll better retain information from the textbook if you practice active reading. 5. Participate in study groups. Organize study groups with other classmates. Its easier to remember concepts taug ht to others, and group members often share insights you never consider. 6. Take notes. Take organized notes. If its useful, develop outlines, highlight key information, or utilize other methods to organize lecture notes. 7. Organize your study materials. Organize notes, assigned readings, and other study materials, so it can be easily retrieved while studying. 8. Draft papers. Always write a rough draft when preparing an essay. Take time to review it for incompleteness and errors and ask the instructor or a classmate to read it and offer advice. 9. Slow down on tests. Its common to misunderstand questions or skip key information when nervous. Take time to thoroughly read test questions. 10. Dont replace protein with caffeine. Before a test, avoid consuming caffeine. Instead, eat foods high in complex carbohydrates and protein.

Ten Tips You Need to Survive College

(Your first-aid kit--10 tips to keep you afloat.)

1. If you haven't already registered, try not to schedule back to back classes. You'll wear yourself out besides missing the best times to study--right before and right after class.

2. Begin the first day of class. Know what's expected of you Take notes from the first day even if it's routine stuff you think you already know.

3. Establish a routine time to study for each class. For every hour you spend in class, you will probably need to study two hours outside class. Studying for each subject should be at the same time, same place, if possible. Study includes more than just doing your homework. You will need to go over your notes from by class, labeling, editing, and making sure you understand them. Study your syllabus daily to see where you are going and where you have been. Be sure to do reading assignments. (Don't put them off just because there's not a written assignment.) Read ahead whenever possible. Prepare for each class as if there will be a pop quiz.

4. Establish a place to study. Your place should have a desk, comfortable chair, good lighting, all the supplies you need, etc., and of course, should be as free of distractions as possible. It should not be a place where you routinely do other things. It should your study place.

5. Do as much of your studying in the daytime as you can. What takes you an hour to do during the day may take you an hour and a half at night.

6. Schedule breaks. Take a ten minute break after every hour of study. If possible, avoid long blocks of time for studying. Spread out several short study sessions during the day.

7. Make use of study resources on campus. Find out about and use labs, tutors, videos, computer programs, and alternate texts. Sign up for an orientation session in the campus library and computer facilities. Get to know your professors and advisors. Ask questions. "I didn't know," or "I didn't understand" is never an excuse.

8. Find at least one or two students in each class to study with. Studies show that students who study with someone routinely make better grades. You will probably find yourself more motivated if you know someone else cares about what you are doing in the class. Teaching a concept or new idea to someone else is a sure way for you to understand it. Studying in a group or with a partner can sometimes become too social. It is important to stay focused.

9. Study the hardest subject first. Work on your hardest subjects at a time when you are fresh. Putting them off until you're tired compounds the problem.

10. Be good to yourself. Studying on four hours of sleep and an empty stomach or junkfood diet is a waste of time. Avoid food and drink containing caffeine just before or just after studying.

You don't need little money Honey you don't have to play no games All I need is all your loving To get the blood rushing through my veins I wanna say we're going steady Like it's 1954 No, it doesn't have to be forever Just as long as I'm the name on your Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart

Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart You don't need to worry about making me crazy Cause I'm way past that And so just call me, if you want me Cause you got me, and I'll show you How much I want to be On your Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Just as long as I'm the name on your Tattooed Heart Help me, baby if you're joking My baby And lay me your name And kiss me underneath the moonlight Darling let me trace the light on your Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Tattooed Heart, Tattooed Heart Just as long as I'm the name on your Tattooed Heart

"Almost Is Never Enough"

(with Nathan Sykes)

I'd like to say we gave it a try I'd like to blame it all on life Maybe we just weren't right, but that's a lie, that's a lie And we can deny it as much as we want But in time our feelings will show 'Cause sooner or later We'll wonder why we gave up The truth is everyone knows

Almost, almost is never enough So close to being in love If I would have known that you wanted me The way I wanted you Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart But right here in each other's arms And we almost, we almost knew what love was But almost is never enough If I could change the world overnight There'd be no such thing as goodbye You'd be standing right where you were And we'd get the chance we deserve Try to deny it as much as you want But in time our feelings will show 'Cause sooner or later We'll wonder why we gave up The truth is everyone knows Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, babe) We were so close to being in love (so close) If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you, babe Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart But right here in each other's arms And we almost, we almost knew what love was But almost is never enough

I pray you'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer when we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe La luce che tu hai I pray we'll find your light Nel cuore restera And hold it in our hearts

A ricordarci che When stars go out each night L'eterna stella sei Nella mia preghiera Let this be our prayer Quanta fede c'e When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino Simbolo di pace e di fraternita La forza che ci da We ask that life be kind e il desiderio che And watch us from above Ognuno trovi amor We hope each soul will find Intorno e dentro a se Another soul to love Let this be our prayer Let this be our prayer Just like every child Just like every child Need to find a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salvera

And I am tellin' you I'm not goin' You're best man I've ever known There's no way I can ever go No, no, there's no way No, no, no, no, way I'm not livin' without you I'm not livin' without you I don't wanna be free I'm stayin', I'm stayin' And you, and you You're gonna love me And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin' Even though the rough times are showin' There's just no way There's no way We're part of the same place We're part of the same time, yeah We both share the same blood We both have the same mind And time and time We have so much to share No, no, no, no, no way I'm not wakin' up tomorrow mornin' And findin' that there's nobody there Darlin' there's no way No, no, no, no, way I'm livin' without you I'm not livin' without you You see there's just no way There's no way Tear down the mountains Yell, scream and shout You can say what you want I'm not walkin' out'

Stop all the rivers Push, strike and kill I'm not gonna leave you There's no way I will And I am tellin' you, I'm not goin' You're the best man I'll ever know There's no way I can ever, ever go No, no, no, no, way No, no, no, no, way I'm livin' without you I'm not livin' without you Not livin' without you I don't wanna be free I'm stayin', I'm stayin' And you, and you, and you You're gonna love me You're gonna love me, yes, ah Ooh, ooh, love me Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh love me Love me, love me, love me Love me, you're gonna love me

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King Edward III once said: "If you want to train a longbowman, start with his grandfather." This adage holds just as true for British euphonium soloist David Childs, born in 1981, to a family whose name had been synonymous with brass for the last two generations. His grandfather John was a well-respected euphonium player from the Welsh Valleys who inspired his sons, Robert & Nicholas to take up euphonium. Robert began teaching his son David from an early age and in recent years David has emerged as one of the finest brass soloists of his generation. In the year 2000 he broke new ground for the euphonium becoming the first euphonium soloist to win the brass final of the televised 'BBC Young Musician of the Year which led to Davids highly acclaimed premire perf ormance of Philip WilbysConcerto for Euphonium with the BBC Philharmonic under Yan Pascal Totelier. In the same year David was awarded the coveted Euphonium Player of the Year title, a title he won again in 2004 and still holds today. Since that time David has been instrumental in raising the euphoniums profile in the classical world of music and has not ceased to wow audiences with his astonishing technique, extrovert musicality and engaging stage presence.

Still in the early stages of his career, David has already toured extensively performing as a soloist in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, Europe and the U.S.A. He is a keen advocate of new music and has premired ten concerti for euphonium including a Royal Albert Hall BBC Proms broadcast of Alun Hoddinott's, 'Sunne Rising - The King Will Ride, a Carnegie Hall US premire of Karl Jenkins Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra, and a UK premire of Christian LindbergsConcerto for Euphonium & Orchestra directed by the composer. He has also been featured in the Classic fm, Gramophone, Classical Music, and MUSO magazines. David has appeared as soloist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, DCINY Symphony and BBC Philharmonic; made solo appearances at the Singapore International Festival, Welsh Proms, Harrogate International Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Melbourne International Festival, BBC Proms and New York Festival; performed solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Bridgewater Hall; given Concerto performances at the Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Symphony Hall, New Yorks Lincoln Center and Londons Royal Albert Hall; and regularly records as a solo artist for radio, television and commercial disc. Having already achieved a great deal as a euphonium soloist David has received many awards in recognition: a Silver Medal from the Worshipful Company of Musicians; a Star Award from the Countess of Munster; the Musicians Benevolent Sir Charles Leggett Award; the Welsh Music Guilds Leo Abse & Cohen Award; the BBC Radio Wales Soloist Award and the Harry Mortimer Award for Outstanding Achievement amongst others. Having studied at both the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music David is now an Associate of the Royal College of Music London; a Professor at both the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and the Birmingham Conservatoire; an Artist for the Buffet Group Besson, Alliance and Reunion Blues; and a Director of Prima Vista Musikk publishing. A proud product of the British brass band movement David has performed with many of the worlds premiere brass bands including Brighouse & Rastrick, Black Dyke and Cory with whom he was principal euphonium for 10 years. He is a founder member of the highly successful brass quartet Eminence Brass and Artistic Director of Wales premiere wind orchestra Cardiff Symphonic Winds. David is undoubtedly leading the way for euphonium players worldwide. Through his own performances he continues to showcase the euphonium as a serious solo vehicle within the world of classical music.

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David Childs is pre-eminent amongst his talented peers both as player and visionary; he has a seriousness and purpose which is without rival. Elgar Howarth Conductor, Composer and Brass Specialist

"I have never heard such outstanding brass playing.

Trevor Green CEO Leeds International Piano Competition

Incredible Playing! Bravo, Bravo Bravissimo!!!! Christian Lindberg International trombone soloist, conductor and composer

Clearly the hero of the euphonium. Alexander Baille Cellist

A musician who knows how to bring a tear to the eye. Peter Bassano Conductor and Brass Specialist

"Technically simply spectacular. John Bimson Horn

An excellent sound with musical maturity beyond his years. David Mason former piccolo trumpet with The Beatles

A wonderful musician of the highest quality. A joy to write for both him and an instrument of such beauty and agility ." Karl Jenkins OBE Composer

The Roger Federer of the euphonium! Johan De Meij - Composer

"a great ambassador for the euphonium, possessing an astonishing technique and an engaging stage presence." The Observer

"a charismatic advocate of the euphonium, a demonstration of versatility and extrovert musicality." The Guardian

"a serious musician dedicated to raising his instrument's profile. Childs demonstrated a superbly focused, glowing tone." The Times

"he makes the euphonium sound as flexible and as agile as a trumpet and as smooth as the trombone played by Tommy Dorsey." The Independent

The euphonium is widely recognised and frequently featured as a solo instrument at the most virtuosic level. Davids repertoire is vast, crossing a variety of genres and instrumentations. The quantity and variety of solo repertoire written for euphonium and symphonic wind band, brass band or piano is considerable. For such instrumentations programming is limitless with countless original concert works, showpieces, transcriptions, and concerti available. Quality repertoire for euphonium and orchestra is also increasing rapidly with world-class composers being drawn towards this unique combination. Below you will find Davids selected list of contem porary concerto literature for euphonium: AAGAARD-NILSEN Torstein BOURGEOIS Derek CLARKE Nigel Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra City In the Sea

COSMA Vladimir CURNOW James DE MEIJ Johan ELLERBY Martin ELLERBY Martin GOLLAND John HILL Kevin HODDINOTT Alun HOROVITZ Joseph HOWARTH Elgar JENKINS Karl LINDBERG Christian LINKOLA Jukka MEECHAN Peter MICHEL Jean Francois RUDIN Rolf RUTTI Carl SCOTT Andy WILBY Philip WOOD Gareth

Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Symphonic Variants UFO Concerto Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Earthrise Chamber Winds & 18 Part String Orchestra Concerto No.1 for Euphonium & Orchestra Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Sunne Rising The King Will Ride Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Stories of Saroyan Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Ollie & the Steam Boat Jetty Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Three StoriesThree Worlds Concerto for Euphonium The Hallows Metamorphosis The Lure of the Red Jacket Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra Concerto for Euphonium

The euphonium is a comparatively young solo voice and although many of the finest contemporary composers are beginning to write for the instrument, it has little solo repertoire from the master composers of yesteryear to call its own. Through skillfully crafted transcriptions and arrangements David continues to develop a classical repertoire for euphonium from Morricone to Mozart and Saint-Saens to Sarasate!

David has performed several of the selected transcriptions for euphonium & orchestra listed below at events such as the BBC Proms in the Park (Manchester & Swansea), the BBC Radio 2s Friday Night is Music Night, the BBC Blue Peter Prom and the Last Night of the Welsh Proms. ALFEN CAPUZZI ELGAR FAURE HAYDN HUMMEL HUMMEL GLENNIE JENKINS MONTI MORRICONE MOZART MOZART PAGANINI PAGANINI PARRY PUCCINI RACHMANINOV RIMSKY-KORSAKOV ROSSINI ROSSINI Valflickans Dance Concerto in F (Double Bass) Salut DAmour Elegie in C Minor Concerto in C Major (Cello) Concerto in F Major (Bassoon) Fantasy A Little Prayer Benedictus from the Armed Man Czardas Gabriels Oboe from the Mission Concerto in B-flat (Bassoon) Rondo all Turka Carnival of Venice Moto Perpetuo Myfanwy Nessun Dorma Vocalise Flight of the Bumble Bee Introduction Theme & Variations Prelude Theme & Variations

SAINT-SAENS SAINT-SAENS SARASATE TCHAIKOVSKY WEBER

The Swan Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso Zigeunerweisen - Gypsy Airs Rococo Variations Concerto in F Major (Bassoon)

In addition to performing as a guest soloist with various ensembles David can often be found performing as a Rectal Artist at Festivals & Music Societies throughout the world. In the UK he regularly performs with pianists Chris Williams, Harvey Davies & John Wilson. Having given recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Bridgewater Hall, and been the recipient of the both the Countess of Munster & Making Music's prestigious recital scheme awards David has developed a wide range of repertoire and an imaginative approach to programming over the years. Specific requests from promoters are always welcomed, and where possible a premiere performance of a new work is included in many of David's programmes. Below you will find two evening programmes with interval (both of which can be condensed into a shorter lunchtime format) and two lunchtime (50-60 min) programme (both of which can be augmented into a longer evening format). These sample programmes are regularly used by David. Also listed is repertoire for a new Karl Jenkins inspired programme which David will be touring with during Karl's 70th birthday year: 2014. NO STRINGS ATTACHED! A Brassy take on Classics from the Masters. Valflickansdans Czardas Arioso & Allegro Solo Piano Feature Caoine La Preciuse Fantasy Alven Monti Fiocco TBC Stanford Couperin

Hummel

INTERVAL Introduction Theme & Variations Hear My Prayer Sonata in F Major Solo Piano Feature Adagio & Rondo Apres un Reve Carnival of Venice

Rossini Mendelssohn Marcello TBC Mozart Faure Paganini

EUPHONY - A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME A chronological account of the euphonium & its eclectic repertoire. Morceau De Concours Fantasia Lento Symphonic Rhapsody Edward Barrat Gordon Jacob Joseph Horovitz Edward Gregson

INTERVAL

Euphonium Music Sarejevo Song & Greek Dance Skunk Romanza & Troika

Brian Bowen Philip Wilby Simon Parkin Karl Jenkins

EUPHONISMS - HEAVY METAL Contemporary Music for Euphonium & Piano City in the Sea V2 Sonata Brevis Euphonisms Sonata for Euphonium Sparta

Nigel Clarke Rodney Newton Elena Firsova Alun Hodinnott Peter Meechan

VERSATILE VIRTUOSO - THE VOICE OF THE EUPHONIUM Original, Classical, Melodic & Virtuosic. Fantasy Piece en forme de Habenera Soliliquies Peace

Hummel Ravel John Stevens Golland

Finale from Concerto in C Major Haydn Due Tramonti Napoli Macushla Zigeunerweisen Einaudi Bellstedt MacMurrough Sarasate

'KARL JENKINS: INSPIRED' A Recital Celebrating the Music of Karl Jenkins CBE

Touring in 2014 Karl's 70th Birthday year Programme to feature Karls's Euphonium Concerto & New settings of his most popular works.

The Juggler from Euphonium Concerto Romanza from Euphonium Concerto It Takes Two from Euphonium Concerto A Troika? Tidy! from Euphonium Concerto Benedictus from The Armed Man Allegretto from Palladio Lament from Stabat Mater Bea from Tlep Hymn from Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary Mare Crisium from Imagined Oceans Myfanwy from This Land of Ours St Declan's Drone from Adiemus: Eternal Knot Danny Boy from River Queen