More on Graduate Schools

For those who haven't heard yet, yesterday was a pretty good day. I applied online to Iowa, UNL, and Wright State. I also got a few professors to write letters of recommendation. I am really excited about Wright State... it seems like it might be a really good fit for me, and everything has just kind of "clicked" with them. Dr. Miles has a pretty open day for a visit and a lesson on the Wednesday that I'll be there, and that night, their Wind Symphony (which is their highest band) has a concert. They also have a concerto competition and an annual honors recital, both of which are apparently very competitive. Dr. Miles was also able to reply to my email, even though they had a snow day (Kent State has not been as good yet about replying). Things are also working out pretty well with Lincoln, as it looks like I will be able to go down there on graduate audition day, and Mr. Fuller has been very willing to schedule a lesson for me. Lincoln also has an assistantship in technology, which I think I would really enjoy. Iowa is right now the most uncertain, as Mr. Manning's current assistant is still contracted for another year, but there is the possibility that he will find a job and the position will be open. Iowa would be an amazing opportunity. First audition is Lincoln on the 20th, and Iowa and Wright will be the 8th and 10th, I believe.

One other awesome thing of note is that both Mike and I will be in Intercolleiate Honor Band, which is awesome, because it really shows how far our studio has come - we are showing up some of the big schools.