I decided to make a collage for my project because of two things. 1: I cannot draw well enough to write and illustrate a book. 2: I didn’t
want to write a poem or song because I’m not the best at at creative writing,
and if I did manage to write something, I would be extremely nervous to say or
sing something that I created in front of others. So, that is why I decided to
take pictures and put them together in an artistic way and use it as my
project.
Now onto the three questions: Who was I? Who am I now? Who
do I want to be?
Well I guess I will
start with who I was. Before I came to college, I was a shy , homeschooled music
geek who loved classical music and was constantly singing or humming something.
(I still do this, but even more now that I’m a music student.) I didn’t have
many friends, and the only kids I saw who were my age were at dance. It was
always a dream of mine to have friends who were just as passionate and nerdy
about music as I am. I’m blessed to be
here at Converse, constantly surrounded by people who feel the same way about
music as I do. I have also made many new friends, most of them are music students, which
is no surprise. All of them play different instruments, so I learn a lot about their
specific instrument (like the different bowings and things) by talking to them. So music friends are not only fun but
educational! J
I have gone through a lot of changes the past few months as
well. I have learned that college is WAY more stressful that high school ever
was. I have also learned to be more responsible and how to be on my own. I also
had to get used to all the work and making sure I get it all done on time. I
have also grown to trust God more. As a Catholic, I always believed that He
will help me through whatever I have to do. It is comforting to know that He is
there for me and that St. Cecelia (the patron saint of musicians) is praying
for me. I have become more outgoing as well. I am still quiet, but college has
helped me come out of my shell a bit more.
I know that when I graduate, I want to go on to graduate
school. I’m not sure where yet, but I have time to decide. But I do know that I
want to go and get a Master’s degree in collaborative
piano or accompanying. ( whichever the school offers) I want to continue with
voice as well so I can teach or be an opera coach, or both. I love performing
onstage, I think it is one of the most exciting things to do; but I would much
rather be behind the scenes and watching my students perform rather than me. I
would be very content to help other musicians succeed and become successful singers and
be known for teaching them than be a star myself. I know I’m on the path I want
to take, I just have to keep working at it. It will be long and hard, but in
the end well worth it.
