Fein Addresses Incoming Students at Juilliard Convocation

Take Root–Imagine the Possibilities was the theme of orientation 2012, and some 220 new students put down roots at Juilliard during the proceedings. Orientation ran from August 26 through September 5; this annual rite of passage included the serious (placement exams), the semi-serious (learning about programs like Mentoring and Educational Outreach), and the fun (excursions to Chinatown, the Union Square Farmer’s Market, and other New York City locations). The big kickoff was the president’s welcome session on August 27; following are excerpts of remarks made by composition D.M.A. student Evan Fein at that session.