Brian Collins
@brollins93.bsky.social
🚹 Pronouns: He/Him/His
👨🏫 Higher Ed. Student Affairs Practitioner
🎵 Musician & Music Educator
🎓 EMU & CMU Alumnus
🎖️ Brother of ΚΚΨ, ΔΟ, & ΦΣΠ
Don’t mind me, I’m just jotting down whatever is on my mind.
👨🏫 Higher Ed. Student Affairs Practitioner
🎵 Musician & Music Educator
🎓 EMU & CMU Alumnus
🎖️ Brother of ΚΚΨ, ΔΟ, & ΦΣΠ
Don’t mind me, I’m just jotting down whatever is on my mind.
Lately I’ve been listening to trombone ensemble music while I review applications and it really has me missing playing. Once I get this last deep cleaning for my teeth done I’m going to see if I need to do anything else to try to help fix my embouchure problem and try to play more often.
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Lately I’ve been listening to trombone ensemble music while I review applications and it really has me missing playing. Once I get this last deep cleaning for my teeth done I’m going to see if I need to do anything else to try to help fix my embouchure problem and try to play more often.
It just felt like an Applebee’s night, I guess.
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It just felt like an Applebee’s night, I guess.
I usually enjoy the first snowfall of the season, but I wanted to enjoy a bit more of Autumn first. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet.
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I usually enjoy the first snowfall of the season, but I wanted to enjoy a bit more of Autumn first. I don’t think I’m quite ready yet.
Starting a new Tales game with @stravinskow.bsky.social 💙
September 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Starting a new Tales game with @stravinskow.bsky.social 💙
Excited to see Hokus Pokus Live l with @stravinskow.bsky.social tonight!
September 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Excited to see Hokus Pokus Live l with @stravinskow.bsky.social tonight!
You can dislike it, but you can’t stop technological advancement. Google uses AI. ChatGPT isn’t a source, but can reformat information into a more digestible format. ChatGPT can compare the information in documents like any plagiarism tool you already use. Take the time to learn to use it properly.
September 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
You can dislike it, but you can’t stop technological advancement. Google uses AI. ChatGPT isn’t a source, but can reformat information into a more digestible format. ChatGPT can compare the information in documents like any plagiarism tool you already use. Take the time to learn to use it properly.
I can finally say we’ve gone to a football game in Spartan Stadium (without being in the opposing marching band). As a Chip, it was still pretty satisfying seeing the Broncos get smashed by another team. 🤷♂️
August 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I can finally say we’ve gone to a football game in Spartan Stadium (without being in the opposing marching band). As a Chip, it was still pretty satisfying seeing the Broncos get smashed by another team. 🤷♂️
I’m glad I started seeing a doctor to get my mental health more under control. I like to think I do really well with managing my performance anxiety, thanks to being a musician. But having to do it all day, every day was so exhausting. And my round two job interview last week would have been hell.
August 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’m glad I started seeing a doctor to get my mental health more under control. I like to think I do really well with managing my performance anxiety, thanks to being a musician. But having to do it all day, every day was so exhausting. And my round two job interview last week would have been hell.
In addition to having an awesome week away at band camp, I also came home to a surprise. @stravinskow.bsky.social had brought home a kitten earlier that day, before I got home. He’s the sweetest little guy and I love him with all my heart. Everybody, meet my new little man, Salem. 🖤
August 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
In addition to having an awesome week away at band camp, I also came home to a surprise. @stravinskow.bsky.social had brought home a kitten earlier that day, before I got home. He’s the sweetest little guy and I love him with all my heart. Everybody, meet my new little man, Salem. 🖤
Yesterday was the end of another fantastic band camp with the Lapeer Lightning Bands! This was my second summer working with this wonderful group of young musicians and leaders, and an amazing set of educators on staff. I can’t wait to see what will be accomplished for the rest of the season!
August 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Yesterday was the end of another fantastic band camp with the Lapeer Lightning Bands! This was my second summer working with this wonderful group of young musicians and leaders, and an amazing set of educators on staff. I can’t wait to see what will be accomplished for the rest of the season!
This morning is my ideal kind of morning. It’s a bit cooler outside than usual, windows can be open, birds are chatting it up, our cats are hanging out in their catio, and I can just sit around without much worry about anything. It’s reminiscent of camping trips I used to go on when I was younger.
July 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This morning is my ideal kind of morning. It’s a bit cooler outside than usual, windows can be open, birds are chatting it up, our cats are hanging out in their catio, and I can just sit around without much worry about anything. It’s reminiscent of camping trips I used to go on when I was younger.
Mom and I made a trip back to the cemetery to arrange a couple final things for Dad. We also visited a couple other family members who are important to my life, despite not getting to share as much time (or any time at all) on this Earth.
Then, of course, we went out for a mother/son lunch date. 💙
Then, of course, we went out for a mother/son lunch date. 💙
July 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Mom and I made a trip back to the cemetery to arrange a couple final things for Dad. We also visited a couple other family members who are important to my life, despite not getting to share as much time (or any time at all) on this Earth.
Then, of course, we went out for a mother/son lunch date. 💙
Then, of course, we went out for a mother/son lunch date. 💙
Another biennium is in the books. I’m glad I was able to make it to the 2025 ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks for everything, NatCon2025. I’m recharged and ready for another successful biennium! But for now, it’s time for NapCon. 😂😇😅😴
July 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Another biennium is in the books. I’m glad I was able to make it to the 2025 ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks for everything, NatCon2025. I’m recharged and ready for another successful biennium! But for now, it’s time for NapCon. 😂😇😅😴
On our way to ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ NatCon 2025! AEA 💙🤍
July 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On our way to ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ NatCon 2025! AEA 💙🤍
Mom and I briefly got to visit my grandparents today. It’s been way too long. . . I’m sorry I haven’t come to visit as often as I should have, and I promise I’ll try to do better. But I’ll be back for another visit soon, with Dad next time. Love you both, always and forever. 💙
July 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Mom and I briefly got to visit my grandparents today. It’s been way too long. . . I’m sorry I haven’t come to visit as often as I should have, and I promise I’ll try to do better. But I’ll be back for another visit soon, with Dad next time. Love you both, always and forever. 💙
It was great to hang out with friends at Lansing Pride and/or our own after party shenanigans. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
Also, enjoy the bonus kitty picture from yesterday morning. 🥰
Also, enjoy the bonus kitty picture from yesterday morning. 🥰
June 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It was great to hang out with friends at Lansing Pride and/or our own after party shenanigans. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈
Also, enjoy the bonus kitty picture from yesterday morning. 🥰
Also, enjoy the bonus kitty picture from yesterday morning. 🥰
Dad loved hummingbirds apparently. So Mom wants to keep this hummingbird feeder around and refilled it recently. This little birb appreciated it too. I also love hummingbirds and I’m glad they’ll keep coming around. 💙
June 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Dad loved hummingbirds apparently. So Mom wants to keep this hummingbird feeder around and refilled it recently. This little birb appreciated it too. I also love hummingbirds and I’m glad they’ll keep coming around. 💙
What better way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon than protesting the terrible state our country is in because of the terrible people trying to control it. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What better way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon than protesting the terrible state our country is in because of the terrible people trying to control it. #NoKings
Today I walked in my first ever Pride parade at Motor City Pride! We had the opportunity to support the LGBTQ+ community (and Tracy Watson-Thompson with her awesome shirt design) by walking with AAA Life Insurance Company.
June 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Today I walked in my first ever Pride parade at Motor City Pride! We had the opportunity to support the LGBTQ+ community (and Tracy Watson-Thompson with her awesome shirt design) by walking with AAA Life Insurance Company.
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 After @stravinskow.bsky.social and I turned in our apartment keys yesterday,we spent the rest of the day hanging out at Ferndale Pride. And I got a couple cute new friends for my office. 🥰
June 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 After @stravinskow.bsky.social and I turned in our apartment keys yesterday,we spent the rest of the day hanging out at Ferndale Pride. And I got a couple cute new friends for my office. 🥰
Today @stravinskow.bsky.social and I finished up cleaning and brought back one more car load of stuff to East Lansing. With that, we turned in our keys and are officially fully out of Willow Ridge 203. Thanks for the memories, Ypsi. We’re looking forward to creating even more memories here in EL.
May 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Today @stravinskow.bsky.social and I finished up cleaning and brought back one more car load of stuff to East Lansing. With that, we turned in our keys and are officially fully out of Willow Ridge 203. Thanks for the memories, Ypsi. We’re looking forward to creating even more memories here in EL.
@stravinskow.bsky.social and I are getting ready to move apartments and Frisco is clearly loving every second of it. Hopefully he still feels the same way tomorrow when we’re actually driving to the new apartment. . .
May 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@stravinskow.bsky.social and I are getting ready to move apartments and Frisco is clearly loving every second of it. Hopefully he still feels the same way tomorrow when we’re actually driving to the new apartment. . .
Yesterday I had the opportunity to return to West Bloomfield High School to perform in a small band to accompany some of the songs sung by the students in their spring choir concert. As always, it’s such a pleasure to work with both adult and student performers with such incredible talent!
May 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to return to West Bloomfield High School to perform in a small band to accompany some of the songs sung by the students in their spring choir concert. As always, it’s such a pleasure to work with both adult and student performers with such incredible talent!
This past weekend I had a great time performing in the pit for West Bloomfield High School’s production of Matilda! This post features some of the many Snapchat selfies taken with friends throughout the weekend.
May 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This past weekend I had a great time performing in the pit for West Bloomfield High School’s production of Matilda! This post features some of the many Snapchat selfies taken with friends throughout the weekend.
I’ve been away from home more often than usual lately while I play in the pit for a musical, so the cats have also been extra cute and cuddly whenever I’m home.
April 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I’ve been away from home more often than usual lately while I play in the pit for a musical, so the cats have also been extra cute and cuddly whenever I’m home.