After auditioning for 谢南多厄音乐学院, 卡琳·米勒·奥伦斯坦 ’01 told her parents “that this was the place I needed to be.” 奥伦斯坦’s piano instructor recommended Shenandoah to her, believing that it was a place that could provide both the musical and emotional support that she needed. At the time of her audition, the conservatory was hosting a master class, so this gave 奥伦斯坦 the opportunity to witness how the students and professors interacted in the educational setting.
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“Dr. Walker was and always has been an inspiration for me,奥伦斯坦说. “She provided her students with constant support while always having the ability to challenge them. The conservatory fostered a sense of teamwork from all the faculty and classmates who I remember with fondness.”
奥伦斯坦 is the Dean of 定居音乐学校 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she previously served as the director of education. Her job is to work with administration and more than 220 faculty among six different locations to provide leadership and support to thousands of students throughout the Philadelphia metro area.
The most rewarding part of her career at 定居音乐学校 is simply being a part of the organization. “I have had the amazing opportunity to work within an organization that has been around for over a decade, that has a mission of providing access and excellence in arts education to all,奥伦斯坦说.
奥伦斯坦 is also a member of the National Guild of Community Arts Education, and serves as a co-ambassador of the Lg. School Steering Committee and on the educational panel of Jazz Philadelphia.
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奥伦斯坦’s advice to students is: “Understand that learning never stops. Every day I have the wonderful opportunity to work with master teachers, colleagues and families who are continually providing me with new ways to think about concepts, 想法和机会. ”