I performed my graduate recital last Saturday and it went better than I expected! I had been practicing performing the entire hour all the way through, and it always wore me out by the end. Good thing my adrenaline kicked in at the performance! Of course, there were mistakes I had never made before, but I expected that to happen. But overall, I had 3-4 spots that have always given me trouble and I nailed them. So if anything, I am happy about that!
We had a lot of family that came to support me and it was wonderful having them around! I loved seeing their faces in the audience.
It's amazing to me how fast these past two years have flown by. I remember my first day thinking "I'm never going to finish! Two years is such a long time!" And here I am, within 6 weeks of graduating. It's very gratifying. It feels strange, though, being done with my recital. I feel like I still need to practice my pieces every time I sit down at the piano.
My 'relief' hug!
My professor, Del Parkinson, and the reason I came to Boise State. He is such an excellent teacher!
Taken after my recital. Not a care in the world!
The whole gang. Thanks again for coming guys!
Now it's time to study for the completion of my degree- my written and oral exams! Aaahhhh! Wish me luck. I'm going to need it!
4 comments:
I didn't know you were taking with Del Parkinson! Congratulations on your recital! I wish I could have heard you play! And congratulations on the baby, too! :)
I am sure the recital was fabulous. I wish I could hear you play. I have always always been jealous of the AMAZING talent of yours. :) Congrats!!
You are amazing Stacey!
I wish I could have been there...for you mostly and for Del. I know him...well he knows my Gammie best...Julienne Slaughter but I grew up listening to him play. I bet it was beautiful. If only we were not so far away. Wanna move here?
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