The semester continues to get busier and busier as time goes on! A lot has happened over the last month. I am still plugging away at getting my practice hours in each week. The piece I am working on is Hungarian Fantasy by Liszt and I am preparing it for the University's Symphony audition. It is definitely coming along and I can't wait to put it with the accompaniment! The audition will be on Dec. 7th. I am so excited for it!

Last Friday, we had our Youth Conservatory Halloween Carnival. All those who teach in the Youth Conservatory (I will be teaching next semester) have their students perform in Halloween recitals throughout the night. Then there is a carnival put on by the piano majors for all the kids and their families. My job was working in the donut eating contest booth. It was a blast - although I am pretty sure we went through at least 15 boxes of donuts. It was crazy, but so fun seeing all the kids in their Halloween costumes and having a good time!

I am super close to being able to volunteer at the hospital by playing the piano. I have had to get lots of shots, watch modules, and have several meetings with the volunteer department. I had no idea it was such a long process to be able to volunteer at the hospital! But it will definitely be worth it. I can't wait until I can start playing in the lobby. The piano is a gorgeous baby grand and in a perfect place in the hospital. I will let you know how it goes when I start playing there