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Posted 3 weeks ago
Well, now that I am officially a SENIOR IN COLLEGE (what?!) I am starting to work more with the Philadelphia Orchestra Association as the Academy of Music Development intern.  Even though I am not getting paid, I get to do some really cool things; like go to concerts and test out program note apps while at the concerts.  I went to an incredible Philadelphia Orchestra concert today with Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting and it was amazing! I am definitely starting my summer off right :) Zoom

Well, now that I am officially a SENIOR IN COLLEGE (what?!) I am starting to work more with the Philadelphia Orchestra Association as the Academy of Music Development intern.  Even though I am not getting paid, I get to do some really cool things; like go to concerts and test out program note apps while at the concerts.  I went to an incredible Philadelphia Orchestra concert today with Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting and it was amazing! I am definitely starting my summer off right :)

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Posted 1 month ago

Final Push into Summer!!!

I am starting the final push into summer today.  I have an essay and a project due tomorrow, which will be a major relief to turn in, and my final music history exam coming up next week.  I will be spending some time in the library today for sure…LET’S DO THIS! :)

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Posted 1 month ago
Hey Jacki! I'm an incoming freshman majoring in music education, and I absolutely love your blog. It has helped so much in my decision making process. I was wondering what you have to do to blog for UD? I think that's an awesome way to interact with prospective students! Thanks!
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Hey! I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner!! I’m sorry I haven’t responded. I really try to answer questions and posts quickly.  Thank you SO much for reading my blog, and I am so incredibly happy to hear that it has helped in your decision making process.  I LOVE being a music major here, and all of my music education friends love the music ed program.  From a non-music ed standpoint it is truly incredible to see how far they have come as music educators since freshman year.  I am sure you will love it. :)

I was asked before my freshman year to become a UD Admissions Blogger. It was something they wanted to start up and I just so happened to be asked to be a part of the first “class” of bloggers.  If you are interested in blogging for UD and becoming a part of our amazing team, definitely get in touch with Drew Rifkin.  He can give you all of the information. His email is drifkin@udel.edu.

Again, congrats on becoming a Blue Hen! I look forward to meeting you when you come to school here next year, as I am sure I will run into you in the music building at some point.

I hope this helps! Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

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Posted 1 month ago

I cannot believe the semester is over!!! I AM A SENIOR IN COLLEGE!!!! Where did the time go?! It’s unbelievable.  Now that classes are over, and most of my finals are done, I am in full swing for Miss Delaware prep while also still working in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music!  I am still SO busy, but I am definitely not complaining.  I am living in Newark this summer and am commuting to Philadelphia for work a few days a week.  I still can’t believe I have entered the real world as an intern for the Philadelphia Orchestra Association…it’s pretty wild.

I guess I should mention something about the pictures I posted up above!  I had an appearance at the Go Red For Women luncheon at the Christiana Hospital here in Newark and had a lot of fun.  My table was set up next to the table for the Delmarva Blood Bank and my sister titleholder and I decided that after our appearance at the luncheon, we would go across the street, give blood at save a life.  We both had donated blood before here at the UD blood drives for the Delmarva Blood Bank (they have a bunch throughout the year).  We showed up in our dresses with our crowns in our bag and donated blood.  On our way out we even scheduled our next appointment to donate.  Anything I can do to save a life or make someone else’s life a little easier, I will do.  Donating blood is a simple gesture (at least for me) and I will do it as much as I can!

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Posted 1 month ago

We had our last Wind Ensemble concert of the semester and it was amazing. We played some absolutely incredible pieces, and everyone’s performance was strong throughout the concert. I am so lucky to be able to play and perform with such amazing musicians! I love what I do here at UD.

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Posted 1 month ago
The music sorority that I’m in, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the music fraternity at the University of Delaware, Phi Mu Alpha, went to a volunteer appreciation event at the Ronald McDonald House! We sang for over 100 people and had so much fun.  I love being able to volunteer in the community while also being a student!  Time is flying by though…I am only a “student” for another year. Scary!!!! Zoom

The music sorority that I’m in, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the music fraternity at the University of Delaware, Phi Mu Alpha, went to a volunteer appreciation event at the Ronald McDonald House! We sang for over 100 people and had so much fun.  I love being able to volunteer in the community while also being a student!  Time is flying by though…I am only a “student” for another year. Scary!!!!

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Posted 1 month ago
Land Development Group, the company that leased our apartment, had a FANTASTIC tenant party the other day at Buffalo Wild Wings!  They closed down the whole restaurant so that all LDG tenants could get free Buffalo Wild Wings food and drinks, dance and get our pictures taken in a photo booth.  My roommates and I had SO much fun and look forward to going again next year!  Zoom

Land Development Group, the company that leased our apartment, had a FANTASTIC tenant party the other day at Buffalo Wild Wings!  They closed down the whole restaurant so that all LDG tenants could get free Buffalo Wild Wings food and drinks, dance and get our pictures taken in a photo booth.  My roommates and I had SO much fun and look forward to going again next year! 

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Posted 1 month ago
Sigma Alpha Iota, the sorority I am in, had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a UD men’s basketball game! I forgot to post this right after it happened, but better late than never! :) Zoom

Sigma Alpha Iota, the sorority I am in, had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a UD men’s basketball game! I forgot to post this right after it happened, but better late than never! :)

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Posted 2 months ago

Last night I went to an event at Harry’s Savoy Grill, and met our wonderful Delaware governor, Jack Markell.  The event was amazing! SOS - No Kid Hungry

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Posted 2 months ago
My friend Ashley and I were asked my the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity to judge their Miss Greek event.  I had an amazing time at my first-ever Greek life event!!  Zoom

My friend Ashley and I were asked my the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity to judge their Miss Greek event.  I had an amazing time at my first-ever Greek life event!!