Who am I really?

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.