After the Audition

When student musicians don’t make the cut after their audition for the Jacobs School of Music, it can be devastating — but the grass isn’t necessarily greener for those who do earn a spot.

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PHOTO STORY: A look at a student musician’s journey finding her way through the Jacobs School of Music and a global pandemic. (Click on photo to read more)
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BURNOUT: For many, earning a spot at the Jacobs School of Music is a dream come true. But what happens when the constant competition becomes too much? (Click on photo to read more)
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REJECTION: Many young musicians practice for countless hours to audition for the Jacobs School of Music. But what happens to the students who get rejected? (Click on photo to read more)