A Day in the Life of a Juilliard Pre-College Student

by violinist and From the Top alumna Caeli Smith

Caeli's quartet outside Juilliard's Morse Hall

Greetings everyone! As From The Top’s Roving Reporter I’ve done interviews and skits with fantastic young performers, teachers, and musical celebrities — such as yourself. But you might not know that I am also a serious classical violinist. I’ve been involved in music programs in my hometown Philadelphia ever since I was little, and in the past my lessons and classes were scheduled throughout the week. This year I was curious to try out one of the comprehensive all-day pre-college programs in New York. Read more.