Megan is a sophomore Business Administration major, minoring in Musicology. When asked in things she likes to do outside of academics, she is quick to mention her involvement the university orchestra, where she plays French horn, and her involvement in Kiltie, where she plays the trumpet. She later adds her love for baking cookies and working at the animal shelter to the list. Why music and why a music minor? “Because I love music” is the straightforward answer. “And I want to go into arts administration”.
Megan learned piano in third grade, did marching band in high school, and she started getting really good and really enjoying it. She auditioned for the Houston Youth Symphony, and by then, she knew that playing instruments was a big part of her life. So how many instruments does Megan know how to play? Piano, French horn, trumpet, mellophone, mandolin and cello. Although she humbly adds that she does not play cello anymore. She started piano in third grade, added French horn in sixth grade, and all the other ones were added to the list in high school. “Except for mandolin, that was last year”.
What is the significance of music in Megan’s life? “I was never a very academic student till I started playing music. It taught me how to be hard working and it was something I was passionate about so I kept working at it.” Asked about what advice she would give others? Megan is quick to mention how although music is fun, it also shows you what kind of person you are and if you are willing to put in the effort and do something you love. It is a “great outlet to express yourself constructively and it is a great thing to do outside of academics”
To watch Megan continue to pursue her love for music, and add more instrument to her extensive list, come watch her and support Carnegie Mellon at the football and basketball games!