Common App –Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (650 words) “This is the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2, which you are going to learn and perform for the spring concerto competition”, announced my piano teacher, Dr. Litzelman, as I walked through the door. I wanted to be able to play that piece more than anything,...

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