Solid Gold: AACRAO S GREATEST HITS The Art of Creating Classics The Adaptations Christine Kerlin John Snodgrass And Friends
So What Are We Going To Do Today? *YOU are going to discover your inner creative selves *Via joining with others to write songs roasting our profession, and *PERFORM!!! *That s it. Oh, and one more thing,,, *WE RE GOING TO HAVE FUN!!! So, Let s Warm Up a Bit!
The AACRAO Song Let s get into the spirit folks, so Everybody stand up and clap your hands! Kansas City (Multiple Artists) G
(Everybody sing) I m goin to Orlando, Yes to AACRAO Here I Come I m goin down to Orlando I ve packed my shorts Dude here I Come
They Got those crazy AACRAO folks out there, Man they sure have fun! (of course I m talking about Christine)
(John) I might see a session, A workshop would be grand, Or just chill at the pool today
Then go to Disneyland!
(Ya ll sing) I m goin, to Orlando, Is that a gator? Watch where you sit,
(Ya ll sing) I m goin down to Orlando- - Join Christine Kerlin, Queen of Wit,,,,
(big finish now) And rock with all my Friends right here at AACRAO S --
Greatest Hits!!!
How In The World Could This Session Be Beneficial? Well It Will- *Rejuvenate you at the Conference Mid-point *Be Fun/Playful/Humorous/LAUGH! *Encourage Creativity *Provide An Easy Method of Team Building *Be Fun/Playful/Humorous/LAUGH *Release Frustrations In Positive Ways *Be Entertaining (absolutely!) *Display Talent (and be supportive) (Did we mention fun?playful?humorous?laugh?
But When Would I Ever Use This? (and defend being here to my boss) *Staff Retreats *Orientation, Including Parents *Ice Breaker *Program Session (you re here, aren t you?) *Motivational/Keynote/Entertainment at Conferences, Meetings, Celebrations, Parties *Quit your day job and do this full time (that s what John would like to do)
So, What s The Process?
1: Determining a Target: So Much Material To Choose From Enrollment Services Conferences Vendors Web/Distance Learning Faculty Software Budgets Faculty Cranky Students Multi-tasking Committees Late Students PACRAO Transcripts FERPA Faculty Irresponsible Students Helicopter Parents Admissions Billing Services Registration One Stop Shops Deans Faculty
2: Determining Roastability Identify Humorous/Disturbing Characteristics Situations? Regulations? Mannerisms/Quirks? Attitudes People/Names? Patterns? Locations? Responsibilities (or lack of) Screw Ups
3. Melodies Matchin The Music Familiar/Classic Tunes That Work Well Yesterday Take Good Care of My Baby Me & Bobbie McGee R E S P E C T Unchain My Heart Born To Be Wild Rock Around The Clock I ve Got You Babe Proud Mary Folsom Prison Blues Margaritaville Lucille It s Now or Never Mickey Mouse Save The Last Dance For Me Take It Easy Pretty Woman You ve Got That Lovin Feeling Everyday Sherry Baby Dream Lover Please Release Me The Letter Hit The Road Jack Hound Dog Bye Bye Love Downtown No Reply Fire Down Below With A Little Help From My Friends Thank God I m a Country Boy Rescue Me Peaceful Easy Feelin Millions More
4. Puttin It All Together *Fitting the song with the roast Could be the only song you know; or Could fit the idea, e.g. From A Distance or Take Good Care of My Baby *Rhyming Words Not always the concept. Plagiarism is tough to rhyme with *Groupings/Sets of Ideas (There are Examples on the Walls)
Some Examples,,, The Transcript Order (I need help from a soprano) (a good tenor as well) It s Now or Never (Elvis Presley) D
(everyone join in the chorus) It s Now or Never My Transcripts Send If you don t mail them, My life will end
Tomorrow, will be too late It s now or never, This job won t wait!
(John) So what if there re other, Requests before mine, Who cares about them, Delay them will be fine,
NOW s what I m seeking, My wheel s are squeaking, Send them today -- rush fee? No Way!!
WHO S YOUR BOSS!!!
It s Now or Never My Transcripts Send If you don t mail them, My life will end
Tomorrow, will be too late It s now or never,, (Pause, more pause) (ok soprano, knock em dead)
This Job Won t Wait! cha cha cha
One Stop The Truth One Stop Shops You Know the expectation. No matter what the issue is, we can take care of it for you! We re always bright, cheery, helpful, caring Personalized service! You are special, and we understand The student is always right and never late!! Just stop by!! Or send an email!! No Worries. (But truth be known, we really would rather be,,)
NASTY!! EVERYONE TOGETHER NOW!!! G-
WE WILL WE WILL DROP YOU!! Once More Like You Mean It!
WE WILL WE WILL DROP YOU!!
(John) Buddy your past due Must pay your bill If you plan to keep the classes You ve Pre-registered for
Excuses are lame, We re on to your game If your dropped from all Yourself you should blame
WE WILL WE WILL DROP YOU!! Read my lips son
WE WILL WE WILL DROP YOU!! One last time now
WE WILL WE WILL DROP YOU!!
And Now, It s Your Turn Form Your Team (Two Minutes) Choose a Target (Five Minutes) Choose a Melody (Five Minutes) Brainstorm/Create (Fifteen Minutes) Organize/Rehearse (Five Minute) Perform!!! (Maximum Three Minutes) Enjoy!!!
Have a Great Conference! Yes this entertainment can come to you. snodgras@chapman.edu