Well, in the words of my friend Sarah "You're no longer a BM but an MM!!"
Yes - it's true my friends! 2 years have come and they have gone and I can hardly believe it. This whole past week has been a complete whirlwind to me - from my recital to graduation. I have a piece of paper and credentials that claim I'm a "master" at something - but really, how much can a person actually master in 2 years!? Not trying to be pessimistic - I mean, I've definately grown A LOT and gotten a good hold of myself and my instrument but I also feel like it's just the beginning and that I've not quite 'master'ed anything quite yet. Hence, staying for another year to keep the momentum going when it's still good. Graduation was bitter sweet for many reasons. The most bitter part was not the leaving (because I'll be back!!) but the fact that I couldn't share the day with my closest and dearest friends who deserved to be there and to be recognized for all their hard work and couldn't because of tests tests tests and rules rules rules. The past two years have not just been molded by my teachers, coaches, and my own hard work but even more so, and perhaps most importantly, by my friends who lend support, give love and constructive criticism and make the experience what it is - perhaps very rare to find at a higher education conservatory of music. I could only half enjoy the day because of not being able to share the celebration with them. However, the other 1/2 of me WAS excited. The speakers were fantastic and it was wonderful to have my family and Sarah there to see me graduate.