# MSMspotlight
Conversations about creativity, inspiration, 和 life at MSM.
“My top-tier memories have everything 和 anything to do with my RA job. 那份工作是我的一切，我一点也不夸张. From leading dorm karaoke with my friend 和 fellow RA Themba Pieterse to leading a pool of kazoo Christmas carolers from the top to the bottom of Andersen Hall.”
凯琳·哈纳斯(mba '24，爵士小号)
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“The faculty really cares about us being well-rounded artists 和 people, 还有什么地方比纽约更适合这样做呢? I always felt encouraged by MSM to pursue my career both as a classical musician 和 more.”
Sienna George(22届硕士，24届硕士)
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玛格达的生活完全由她自己选择. 她优雅、浪漫，梦想着纯洁的爱情. 她是一个自由而充满激情的女人. ”
李瑟(24届MM)
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“I’m incredibly lucky to be involved at MSM the way that I am, 和 the way that I’ve grown as a person since getting here is really incredible. 我非常感激!”
Kellin Hanas (mba ' 24)
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“Even though languages may differ 和 underst和ing may be limited, I believe this will be a time to rediscover the powerful connection 和 emotional exchange that music can create, 让我们通过音乐成为一体, 不考虑语言障碍. ”
叶仁国(24届硕士，协奏曲钢琴)
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“NINE is a truly impactful story about making art 和 the sacrifices that come with the things that make artists brilliant. 你不会想错过的! ”
泽维尔·康奈尔(25届mba)，音乐剧
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“大一是一段不可思议的经历. 这一切都是我所期待的，甚至更多.”
Carlen Gong(27届mba)， MSM古典吉他
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“通过加入黑人学生会, you’re not just becoming part of a student organization; you’re joining a supportive network of peers who share similar experiences, 挑战, 和胜利. 这是一个放大你声音的机会, 倡导改变, 并为更包容的校园环境做出贡献.”
Ja'hlil Pembleton (mba '25)，声乐
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“I love the supportive faculty who instill in us their passion 和 devotion to the challenging art form 和 career we have decided to pursue.”
尼诺·德·拉·托雷(mba '26)，音乐剧
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“A really important part of this audition process is showing your joy 和 expression in this music. 确保你的爱, 尊重, 和 appreciation for the material is at the forefront of what you display to the panel. ”
June Cavlan (MM '25)爵士之声
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“My advice for anyone auditioning for the MSM piano department would be to choose repertoire that you enjoy playing the most 和 shows your potential because the faculty mainly want to see your passion 和 your interest to take your ability to the next level. ”
Lulwa Al Shamlan (BM '23, MM '25)，古典钢琴
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在作文面试中, you’ll be asked about your portfolio 和 it’s important to give meaningful answers that don’t just scratch the surface. 最重要的是, show your passion for composition 和 music; demonstrate how you will contribute excellence to 和 beyond MSM. ”
Jacob Eddy(27届mba)，作曲
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“Our faculty aren’t looking for who can belt the highest or who has the best gr和 jete. They want someone who loves what they’re doing, 和 who’s fierce at doing it.”
约书亚·史密斯(27届mba)，音乐剧
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“你的时间是你自己创造的. 不要害怕尝试看似不可能的事情.”
汉娜·琼斯(24届MM，声乐)
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“我们非常感谢这些资源, 机会, 以及我们作为CPP学生所得到的支持. We have learned so much about how to be champions of new music, 和 we have made friendships that we will carry with us far after graduation. ”
骰子三
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“My biggest piece of advice to anyone interested pursuing MT here at MSM is for you to be YOU.”
Niko Charney(25届mba，音乐剧)
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“Everyone is made differently for a reason 和 should take advantage of their strengths 和 embody them fiercely.”
基安娜·凯利-福奇(24届mba，音乐剧)
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“Having an open mind will really help you exp和 your already deep underst和ing of music 和 broaden your horizons on so many different aspects of your life! ”
赵妍儿(25届硕士，管弦乐小提琴)
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“Put passion above everything… Remember to take advantage of the city 和 learn from the musicians around you! Those who never leave the practice rooms will stay in the practice rooms.”
Grace Fox(25届爵士艺术硕士)
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“Maestro Slatkin is very patient in how he works with the orchestra, but he also has very clear ideas for each piece of music 和 is able to communicate those ideas to the orchestra clearly 和 efficiently.”
Aaron Haettenschwiller(22届硕士，24届硕士，古典双簧管)
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“I feel that each moment here at MSM taught me not just about music, 但也有关于如何获得乐趣和享受我们所做的事情. 我一直喜欢音乐和表演, but with a community in which you have both grown artistically 和 professionally, 这是一种全新的感恩方式.”
Jaydon T. 贝勒福德(mba '23，声乐)
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“Always remember to surround yourself with people who constantly lift you up 和 encourage you. A strong support system of trustworthy friends is invaluable!”
亨利格里芬(BM '23，声乐)
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“Studying in NYC was one of my dreams since I began my musical journey. NYC is one of the cultural capitals of the world 和 it offers many 机会 for networking, 协作, 并接触到不同的独特风格. ”
吴雪彬(22届硕士，24届硕士，声乐专业)
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“我们有最有见识的, 有经验的, talented faculty 和 access to excellent 机会 和 networks. 对我来说，MSM是显而易见的选择.”
玛德琳·基恩(23届mba)，声乐
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“Being a recepient of this scholarship prides me 和 inspires me to carry on the legacy of Hugh Masekela 和 make proud of the work he has done for our people 和 heritage, 它一直在培养我的声音.”
Kabelo Mokhatla (BM ’24), Jazz Drums 和 Hugh Masekela Scholarship recipient
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“NYC is such a cool place to live as an artist citizen because you are surrounded by individuals with so much talent that the only thing to do in such an environment is to improve 和 grow.”
萨马拉·鲍登(MM '24，古典声乐)
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“I wanted to attend a school where everyone shares a common love for music. There is a beautiful uniting factor that music provides within a community that just can’t be beat.”
布鲁克·巴罗斯基(25届mba)，音乐剧
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“"Sometimes a group of strong womxn working together like this can truly save lives 和 careers."”
凯拉·托马斯(BM '25古典声乐)
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“Buster Williams has played with all the great Jazz singers 和 has given me advice that I’ll think about every time I pick up a bass.”
Mikey Migliore (MM '23，爵士贝斯)
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“这个项目的每个人都是顶级的, it’s just amazing what they do 和 the journey they take us through that reflect the times. Nina Simone says it’s an artist’s duty is to reflect their time, 所以在2023年重现这种感觉真好.”
Erika Johnson (MM '23), Vice President of MSM's Black Student Union
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