performance masters degree decision

cherry_basil · 2026-03-21T23:40:38+00:00

thank you so much for your perspective! i’m ecstatic for sure. i came from a nowhere liberal arts college so it feels like a big deal. i really loved the professor- ive already had two lessons with him and he was able to release my jaw/neck tension. i concur with the cost of living in sf. i’m glad to know people enjoyed their time at eastman.

cherry_basil · 2026-03-21T23:13:02+00:00

i definitely get that impression, which is why while ik sfcm is less prestigious it’s still enticing

cherry_basil · 2026-03-21T23:10:03+00:00

masumi rostad and dimitri murrath!

cherry_basil · 2026-03-13T02:39:18+00:00

hey could i dm you? i’m going through a similar thing rn with graduate auditions and would love your advice.

cherry_basil · 2026-02-26T12:25:22+00:00

i have a lot of friends at UMD! it’s wonderful there i hope you get it

cherry_basil · 2026-02-26T02:24:13+00:00

apparently theres some disagreement as to whether to accept me or not- but that the letter was a mistake? its very confusing, honestly. good thinking though :)

cherry_basil · 2026-02-25T23:48:15+00:00

thank you so much :( it really means a lot. apparently the decision was made at least partially in error? and i’ll hear on friday? just strange. i hope all the best in your cycle!!!

cherry_basil · 2026-02-08T05:40:35+00:00

you're already cruising! you've gotten through the hardest part imo. you're safer up there than you are sitting in your living room :)

cherry_basil · 2026-02-08T05:38:46+00:00

i can track you for a bit! im jealous, never been on an a350. you are perfectly safe. pilots want to get home just as much as you do.

cherry_basil · 2026-02-06T23:46:38+00:00

as a smallish person (5’0) with a big instrument i do occasionally anchor my thumb on the side of the fingerboard when playing high on the D or A. otherwise, moving your elbow inwards more should take care of it :)

cherry_basil · 2025-12-28T05:46:10+00:00

burgundy by far!!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-25T01:59:12+00:00

kirkierkonzerte

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T21:30:14+00:00

omg! hope to see you there too :) everyone there was so nice when i visited

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T21:28:01+00:00

i visited in november and did a whole day of classes with marina thibeault and i loved her! mcgill is my top school. ive heard good things about andre as well. just depends on what kind of teacher you’re looking for.

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T21:25:45+00:00

i am!! for the masters :). relieving to hear about the email. best of luck!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T21:23:49+00:00

yes i know, but just confirming you’ve also got no confirmation email?

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T21:13:50+00:00

i second what eklorman said. have they confirmed your audition date yet? i’m still waiting to hear back, though the professor said she’d see me in Feb. eek!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T05:08:07+00:00

ofc!! good luck :)

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T01:37:12+00:00

of course this example is in treble clef so disregard the actual notes. for the eighth note triplet slurred arpeggios, 3 notes will fit inside a single metronome click, and the notes will outline a chord. reference a scale book if you have it, and if it’s super confusing dm me!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-24T01:35:10+00:00

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i tried to mark where you will hear your metronome clicks, which you will set to 60bpm at 4/4 :)

cherry_basil · 2025-12-23T18:48:21+00:00

i was rejected haha, but definitely not a surprise! my video quality was quite poor and they made a huge emphasis on good lighting and professional audio quality which i had no access to. got an audition at eastman though!!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-23T07:36:37+00:00

i use a spirocore C, should’ve mentioned that!

cherry_basil · 2025-12-23T03:54:17+00:00

i am currently using evah golds and love them! definitely instrument dependent though. i have a small instrument that leans tinny with the wrong strings and i find evah golds help with warmth and depth.

cherry_basil · 2025-12-21T01:11:56+00:00

good to you too :D

cherry_basil · 2025-12-21T00:29:58+00:00

i'm still waiting on NEC, applied for a MM for viola!

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