Just a few days ago I had my MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) competition. There were about 14 people in my division so the competition was a lot tougher. I played Variations Serieuses by Mendelssohn, Aria Variata by Bach, and Fireworks by Debussy. I didn't place at all but I felt like I played my best. To me that is all that matters is that I do my best. I also had no expectations that I would win so I was able to still be happy when I found out my friend won which felt really good. I know that someday I will have my time to shine so in the meantime I am just plugging away and doing my best.

Well, at the end of August I competed in the Utah Valley Symphony auditions. I played well enough to make it to the finals but I was not chosen to perform with the symphony. It was still neat to make it to the finals. Over the past month I have been working really hard to get up my songs for MTNA. It is in two weeks and I am almost ready. I am playing my Bach, Mendelssohn, and Debussy pieces. Since I am in the senior division I have to perform 25 minutes worth of music. It is hard but I enjoy the challenge. I am going to try to be as ready as possible for MTNA and hopefully it will go well!