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I've just come home from a Bach-filled, Oregon roller coaster. I auditioned three months ago for the Youth Choral Academy in Eugene, Oregon during the Oregon Bach Festival. I learned the music, went, and had an amazing time. I met great people, did great things, the usual. But it's always the night after that it hits you. I made a pretty good friend while there. And i miss her. I miss the non-stop rehearsing, the thrill of performing when you're totally unprepared, and the satisfaction of suc...

I've just come home from a Bach-filled, Oregon roller coaster. I auditioned three months ago for the Youth Choral Academy in Eugene, Oregon during the Oregon Bach Festival. I learned the music, went, and had an amazing time. I met great people, did great things, the usual. But it's always the night after that it hits you. I made a pretty good friend while there. And i miss her. I miss the non-stop rehearsing, the thrill of performing when you're totally unprepared, and the satisfaction of suc...

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