36 Years Ago

36 Years Ago, Vienna 1971—A Student Journal

Day 301: Paris says no

Day 301 — Paris says no
29-May-1972 (Montag–Mon.)

Today is the day that I actually get the news that I am not going to Fontainebleau this summer to study composition. I’m depressed.
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Day 277: Note from Nadia Boulanger

Day 277 — Note from Nadia Boulanger
05-May-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)

Nadia Boulanger note part 1
A wonderful note comes to me from Fontainebleau in France. Nadia Boulanger has written me a handwritten note. A treasure. Today’s post is one of the most important to me, personally, in this entire year of blogging.
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Day 196: Applying to Fontainebleau

Day 196 — Applying to Fontainebleau
14-February-1972 (Montag–Mon.)

Fontainebleau Schools

A full day of school and work along with an application to study at Fontainebleau, the famous school for composers.

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Day 192: Dreams, hopes, and scholarships

Day 192 — Dreams, hopes, and scholarships
10-February-1972 (Donnerstag–Thur.)

I want to continue study and look to finding places to study and apply for scholarships. My 1972 youthful hopes and dreams are becoming apparent. Life’s choices and reality may change those dreams. My advice to young people…

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Day 147: Get your eyes checked regularly

Day 147 — Get your eyes checked regularly
27-December-1971 (Mon.)


I’m back at school and work. Today is about letters from family and friends. I reminisce about a good friend of mine, Andre, to whom I am indebted for my eyesight. Get your eyes checked regularly. I know the title has nothing to do with Vienna, but it's important.

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