One down, one more to go

At least, that I know of thus far.

Had my audition for Hartt today. The test was ridiculously stupid. And freaking annoying what with the screechy violin sounds. I think I did fairly well on my interviews, I had two, one with David MacBride and one with Robert Carl. In my interview with MacBride, I think he talked more than I did, he was telling me about the program. He didn't ask me many questions, except to tell of my musical background and how I got into composition. In my interview with Robert Carl, I think I did better. He asked me more questions, I certainly talked more, and after an initial brain freeze over my "sound" or some similarly vague question, I recovered and spoke considerably more eloquently. All in all, probably my best interview process yet, though that isn't saying much.

Saw a "collage" concert tonight, which was basically a taste of everything Hartt has to offer. And I mean everything. Overall, pretty good. Not so impressed with the jazz program, but that's not really my deal anyway. Also not as impressed with the wind ensemble, though I was told they were being conducted by a DMA student.

I'm feeling hopeful, and freaking relieved that at least one of these things is over. Not sure what the plan is tomorrow, but Monday I'm going to sit in on some classes before I hop on a train to Boston. Advanced Orchestration, and Undergrad theory class (mostly for a little review before the Peabody test, which is an actual test) and an undergrad freshman composition class which may be available for a TA position. Should be fun.

It's coooooold here, but so pretty and different. I think I could live here, at least for a couple of years.