I'm approaching the end of my junior year at Clemson!  What's happened since I last updated?

Clemson had a great football season, and the whole band went to the Orange Bowl.  I loved being section leader and guiding my clarinets - we had a great section!

In January, the theatre department started rehearsal for Guys and Dolls.  I was on hand as the rehearsal pianist, as well as piano in the orchestra.  And get this - I got to be assistant music director! That should be great experience... I even led a rehearsal when Dr. Spede was out of town.  The show was February 29-March 4, and as always, everyone did a fantastic job, I learned so much, and I am thrilled to have been a part of the production.

Yesterday was also a big day for me. I successfully put on my senior piano recital! I had about 50 people come out and support me, and I greatly appreciate that. I played a broad range of pieces from Scarlatti to Grieg to Khachaturian, and it all went pretty well. Special thanks to my piano professor, Dr. Li-Bleuel, and my family who traveled a long way and helped with the reception.

This summer, I'll be working with Housing Summer Programs at Clemson again, which I'm pleased about. It's a good job and will give me a chance to save up some money.  The symphonic band is also going to London to play at some venues during the 2012 Summer Olympics.  I am really excited about that - it should be an amazing trip!

Thanks for reading!