This day can't get any better

[mellocello]

Well...it's here. The results from the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. I GOT IN! But, what was an even bigger shock was my chair placement.

Cello Section:

• 1a. Youn-Kyun Kim, Principal
• 1b. Bruce Walker, Assistant Principal
• 2a. Samantha Nawrocki
• 2b. Eric Lakanen
• 3a. Adam Wheeler
• 3b - 6a. ---> other people

Can you FUCKIN' BELIEVE THAT! I go from not making the cut last year to THAT! I jumped, screamed, and cried all at the same time. I couldn't believe it. This has been on of the best days of my life. Whatever anyone tells you...practice DOES make perfect because I am offical living proof.

So this semester, this is what I have in front of me to complete:

• Principal Cello - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Asst. Principal Cello - St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
• Junior Recital
• Graduate Piano Trio (Beethoven - Trio #5 "Ghost" in D major)
• Cello in SIUE Wind Symphony
• ASTA String Competition (I have to learn a required piece for that competition -Haydn/Piatigorsky - Divertimento in D major)
• Belleville Philharmonic Concerto Competition
• SIUE Concerto/Aria Competition
• St. Louis Symphony Concerto Competition (since I'm now eligible)
• Other classes @ SIUE (Music Ed 301a - General Elem. Music; Analysis)

I have a lot on my plate, but I know I can do it. It's something I love doing and I sooooo proud. Good Job Bruce *pats on back*