My last college concert....

Tonight was my final concert at NDSU. The concert band performed tonight with guest conductor Craig Kirchhoff from the University of Minnesota. We played some very great music tonight, one of them being the Holst Suite in Eb. I played the solo in the second movement, which made it also my last time I will play a solo in an ensemble at college. I cried at the end of the concert when Dr. Mueller gave me a hug just as I got off stage and said that he was proud of me...

A half hour before the concert I was just sitting in my chair thinking back on my freshman year. I was thinking about how I felt then being in college for the first time performing with people who were far better than me and of how much I was learning. I thought of all the people I have met, both peers and guests that have come. I thought of all the places I have been because of concert band tour. I thought of the band parties, my performances, and all my time in the music lounge. I have made so many friends from the band and I have so many memories, both good and bad. And it scares me to think that it is almost over.............

To all of my friends I've made here, I love you all very much!!! You all have a special place in my heart and I will never forget you!