Team Music, Workshops, and Prospect Park!

It was another stunning day in the city. I am so uncontrollably happy here. I started the day by exploring the neighborhood. Those of you who have me added on Snapchat (and for those of you that don’t, add me!! Username: caseyrreed! I post about this project...

First Day: Amazing Grace

I am back in my apartment after a long and rewarding first full day in the city. I had to do a surprise “test run” into Manhattan to find my roommate so that I could get keys to my apartment that actually worked! Turns out I grabbed the wrong ones. So,...

Waiting at the Gate…

The day has finally arrived…I am waiting at the gate for my flight from O’Hare to JFK. I have been counting down the days for months, and I could not be more excited. It feels like there is a boulder on my chest, in the good sort of way. The next eight...

Hello!

Hello! I’m a rising senior at Northwestern University doing research on Broadway music direction this summer. I am conducting interviews, observing rehearsals, sitting in pit orchestras, and observing other aspects of the multi-faceted career of music directing....