Your Memories In Book 2

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Submissions for Audition Stories Book 2 are rolling in. The inclusion of even more of the M&A experience guarantees that this new book will be an exciting addition to the first. There are only a few weeks left for submission. Send your story and other memories to [email protected]. 

The following is an example of a submission, which will appear in the book:

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Paul-Anthony L. Magadia – Class of ‘79

It was on this day, January 14, when I auditioned to be admitted to the High School of Music and Art in NYC. I auditioned on voice and violin to increase my chances to be accepted. I passed the audition and was accepted as a violin student. Little did I know that in the next three years, I would play the violin at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center as a member of the All-City High School Orchestra of New York and Carnegie Hall as a member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra. I also learned a lot about my Asian culture as I had a lot of Asian classmates. 
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And...the best part of it all - in my junior year, my musical theme was selected as a Finalist for the Empire State Games Songwriting Competition! Had I won 1st place, my composition would have been performed in an Olympics event in Albany for children with special needs as an opening anthem. The icing on the cake was when I was selected to be an Extra in Alan Parker's film FAME! My years and Music and Art High School were the best years of my life! Can you imagine doing what you love most every day?!!! 

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In addition, photos of memorabilia will be included. The excitement of being accepted to Music and Art was only the start of experiences which would help shape us for a life-time.

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Letter of scheduled audition at Music and Art, along with detailed instructions.

Finalist letter - Empire State Games Song Writing Competition - May 12, 1978

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And for those who are interested in sharing more, other photos of your M&A experience will be included. Example: Paul-Anthony's participation in the movie, FAME.

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M&A STUDENTS IN FAME

M&A FAME STORIES

Central Park - Screening

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There are only a few weeks left for submission. Send your story and other memories to [email protected]. 

Submission Instructions

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AUDITION STORIES (Book 1) available at Amazon.com in paperback and ebook.

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