Justin [Di Cioccio] was [at Laguardia School of Arts]. He…
“Justin [Di Cioccio] was [at Laguardia School of Arts]. He later took over at Manhattan. But I knew Justin through the McDonald's band, which at the time I was finishing high school and starting college, I got involved with. I was not that heavily involved with the school at MSM my first year there. I took a semester off to start my 2nd year. Took classes I felt like taking during my third semester, but by the start of my third year, September of '86, they began the undergraduate jazz program and I joined that program.”
About This Quote
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A personal anecdote about moving through different educational and musical environments, highlighting a network of connections and growth.
In simple terms: A story of changing schools and joining a jazz program.
Embrace new opportunities and networks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- high school
- college
- music program
- career start
- networking events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did each transition shape your path?
- What role did music play in your development?
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