The Clark Family Blog: 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011

I'm a Master!

Well a Master of Vocal Performance anyway. It's official.....I now have a MFA (Master of Fine Arts Degree) in Vocal Performance! I recently finished an hour long vocal recital. It almost seemed like old hat because I have done so many in the past. This time, however, it was the last time I was to do it for a grade. It was great to have mom, dad, and Kellsy there. Also friends from Jerome came and even my first voice teacher, Cindy Rosen, was able to come as she now lives in Boise. I conquered two HUGE comprehensive finals (because I do not do a thesis). I was given three hints to help me point my studying efforts in somewhat of a direction. The written test took me four and a half hours. You would be surprised to hear that it was only three questions long. Essay questions are NOT my favorite. When was all said and done I had written 20 pages and had little energy left. My oral tests was pure torture. All I have to say is being in a room with three very smart and intimidating instructors is worse than essay questions. But glory be I passed and was allowed to graduate!

I never thought I would be this far in my education or at least here at this point in my life, but I am proud to be done with school..........for now. Who knows what the future holds for this chick, but I know it's going to be a fun ride!