Midterms are finished and the semester is almost halfway over. It’s hard to believe that my second year at Furman will soon come to an end! With that being said, I have had so many new and amazing experiences at Furman this past year, and my summer plans couldn’t be more exciting; therefore, I think it is time for a life update!
To begin, I will be performing in Pauper Players’ Miscast Cabaret production (*insert shameless promotion* April 1st in Daniel Recital Hall at 10:00 pm… BE THERE). While I have performed with Pauper Players several times before as an orchestra pit musician, this will be my first time performing as a singer. I couldn’t be more excited!
Being a music major and someone who is extremely interested in the healthcare field (though I am no longer pre-med), I have a special appreciation for the clinical use of music therapy; therefore, I have decided to return to MedEx this summer in order to learn more about the possibilities of a career in music therapy. Performance and music education are still my primary interests; however, I believe in the importance of wearing many hats as a musician and, because of the recent rise of the use of music therapy in healthcare, music therapy may be a viable option for me to pursue as a career in the future.
Saving the best for last: after nearly pulling out my hair over audition tapes, I have been accepted into the National Orchestral Institute for 2016! Not only will I be able to work with faculty from top orchestras and universities across the United States, but I will also perform alongside talented musicians (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) and participate in seminars and masterclasses, all to become a better musician, myself. If you need to find me during the month of June, I will be somewhere on the University of Maryland’s campus either practicing or rehearsing!