My Next Big Educational Goal by Brianna

My Next Big Educational Goal by Brianna - August 2024 Scholarship Essay

Currently, I am a junior at Barbara Ingram School For the Arts, majoring in Instrumental Music, and I have big goals and dreams for my educational future. I have played cello for seven years, trombone for four years, and currently participate in ten different ensembles each school year. Music has always been an important part of my life, ever since I was a baby.

This year, I plan to practice my music a lot and make improvements to prepare for college auditions. I also plan to maintain my 4.05 GPA, take three AP classes, take the SAT, and continue my participation in my ensembles, sports, and extracurricular activities. Moreover, I hope to begin working a part-time job, do college visits and tours to my colleges of interest, and conduct college research.

Senior year, I again will be practicing my music and making improvements to prepare for college auditions. I plan to apply to my top 6-8 college choices, of which James Madison University is my top choice. Following my application, I will audition for these college’s music programs, and hopefully get accepted into them.

After graduating high school, my goal is to go to James Madison University to earn a master’s degree in Music Education and a certificate in Cello Performance. After that, I hope to become an elementary school music teacher, start a private cello studio, and perform in a professional orchestra.