7 of my kids audition for Juilliard season 3

Audition results for our 3rd year auditioning as a family for Juilliard.

[@Wings_nut]

Every no gets you one step closer to a yes.

[@eztieder4772]

I'm so proud of Anna for not giving up!!!

[@jillwalls9330]

I was really praying for Anna to get accepted. Never give up and keep practicing and try again next year. All of the kids are so talented. 😊

[@jeanniesaltwaterla8718]

Anna, “Never never never give up.”- Winston Churchill You are a fighter!!

[@MsSam66ok]

So sweet. It also shows Anna doesn’t give up. What an incredible little lady she is.

[@BEVJERRYJOHNSON]

Amber, you are a great mom filled with good wisdom and advice for your children. May God bless your sweet family and open the doors that would be best for each of your children.

[@hopeunfinished8462]

Thank you for showing the reality of not just the joys of getting accepted, but the struggles of not getting accepted. The competition is incredibly fierce and any outcome is an accomplishment! It takes SO MUCH work to get to an audition. Resilience is key.

[@amorgan8040]

What a great attitude Amber! Many of the greats were rejected at first, and it is more than likely that is precisely what drove them to greatness. I think you should ask Josiah to tell Anna about Lincoln's perserverance in overcoming defeat. It is remarkable indeed. Also, something that has never left me was the time you explained how Naomi did not make it into a program in San Francisco. So she turned her attention to something that was offered -- composition. Wow! What a blessing that was as a new talent was tapped into. When one door shuts, another one opens. Three cheers for Anna. With Christ as her guide, she is destined to do great things.♥🙏

[@NWCattleCo]

"Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed." - Abraham Lincoln

[@dolivier]

No giving up ! Sometimes we want things in our time, but it in his his. He makes all things beautiful in his time ! Hugs Diane from Rhode Island ❤😊

[@jonisago1818]

I do hate this for her. You are so right in all your advice but I hope she knows that she has sooo many followers who think she should have made this for SURE. We love you Anna!!!!

[@karolrust2300]

All of your children display such resilience in life and that is a testament to you and Marc as their parents ❤ Practice makes perfect 🙏

[@SAPlaysRoblox]

This is awesome praying that goes well lots of hugs to you all sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan 😊❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️🥰

[@SAPlaysRoblox]

@TheHappyCaravan your welcome sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan ❤️ 😊

[@AndreaLovell2024]

Congratulations to all your kiddos that play instruments!! All your kiddos are Awesome:)

[@larissatom6910]

I’m sorry Anna. I saw your “ audition to audition,” and it was wonderful. Fingers crossed for next session.

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Great advice, mom!

[@RebeccaHamiltonJamberry]

Yes, resilience is key! My daughter went to Strings Can.p for the first time last week. She is 10 and it was the first time she slept anywhere without a family member nearby. It was the first time she auditioned for anything (she got second chair, first violin!!), and it was the first time she was with a high caliber orchestra (she's done 2 years with our little one). She was very overwhelmed and ended up asking to move to the back row to relieve some pressure. But next year, she'll try again, and that is all she needs to do: keep trying!

[@emiliasmusicwonderland8520]

Amber, before the audition day for my daughter (she plays cello too), I told her it is totally okay if you don’t get in, we will just try for the next year and next year. I got that spirit from you! Thank you for being an awesome mom and inspiring other moms!

[@lucindasutt7365]

Loved the recap. It is some confusing. All of them have talent, but it is important that they really like playing, and it is great fun for all of them.

[@williampaganucci1084]

Congratulations entire talented family. God has a plan. 🎹 🙏 🎶 👍

[@nicoledoranmusic]

🎉God’s way is perfect, hoping he provides and makes the way clear and joyful. Fight on!

[@pattycat923]

Anna never gives up, she’s no quitter 🙌🏻

[@SadieGrace]

Blessings to all of you 🙌🙏❤️

[@angelahandy4119]

Your children are very gifted 😊good luck for next time Anna ❤

[@Filali513]

Good luck as mother of an artist daughter I wish y good luck

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!

[@debcokinis]

GO ANNA! 🎉🎊. You can do it! 😊 Persevere and you will succeed! 🙏❤️

[@neasajordan929]

So sorry to hear this. It’s a very tough way to learn resilience at such a tender age. Keep on keeping on Anna. Success does not depend on Julliard! Your musicianship speaks for itself and your hard work will pay off.

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Please let us know when Anna is about to go up for her next time her fourth attempt so we can all be praying?😮❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Next spring!

[@amarachiamaoge]

Such a great lesson. Thank you for sharing

[@essiemohr1216]

Yes you will do it Anna, keep practicing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CodeDeb]

Surely it’s no coincidence that the two cellists had the most trouble getting admitted. Is that the most competitive (string) instrument?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It’s very hard to get in as a cellist!

[@rhondamckinley4373]

I agree ❤

[@user-fo7sx2pq4o]

Thank amber you a beautiful mum and anna you get there PG ❤🎼🎻☘️☘️

[@anasabrinabn]

Congratulations, Elijah! Amber and Mark, you two are great parents with the greatests advices! I will be praying for you, Anna. Just remember that our God is good all the time! 💛 God's will and timing are always perfect.

[@BrakingFree78]

It's just not the right time, it will Come!

[@abbeyg694]

I would keep trying if it's something she wants!

[@kimvoorhis4481]

Amen! ❤️

[@rmallow479]

Anna it all "plays" out with special "timing" on our journey...stay the course and stay so sweet

[@VABeachgirl-np8iw]

❤ I believe you are right Momma!

[@redrubyslippers8284]

Sorry to hear Anna didn't get accepted but she WILL as long as she keeps trying and wanting it!! She is a fighter for sure😊❤ Do u or Marc play any instrument? Ur kids r awesome!! 😊❤😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Marc and I play a bit but not as well as the kids.❤️

[@aprilsmithswe]

And if she does not end of being accepted-then she will be okay and other amazing opportunities will come her way!

[@stephaniepreston4335]

Always good to remember our worth is in Christ, not how well we perform ir what a judge thinks of us

[@concertmasterntl]

Wait, what concerto did Anna audition with that didn’t use any thumb position?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It was Goltermann.

[@joyceprice6749]

Anna is so talented she'll get there. Don't give up Anna. One day all your kids will have their own orchestra and be on stage performing. God bless you all. 🙏💙🙏

[@alohr3491]

I wish there wasn’t so much pressure for them to get into Juilliard, specifically. And maybe you’ll say there’s no pressure, but there totally is. MUST they keep trying for this very narrow measure of success? Could some of them just go to another equally accredited music school? Josiah does. Why is this so important? I’m not being critical, I think this family is fascinating. But there’s way more to life than getting into Juilliard

[@oneroomschool6043]

Will Noah audition? Or did he? I may have missed something. Good for all!

[@Magazinelady]

Congratulations to Elijah. Anna is still young and she will be accepted at some point. All of the audtions are learning curves for her. It sounds like you have allergies or a cold. I hope you feel better soon, Amber.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I have a cold. Red eyes too❤️

[@robynfedalen1777]

❤️✌🏻🎶

[@sharonhunt9700]

Fair go. You seriously don’t expect that school to put all your kids through this place for nothing. Let some other kids have a go.

[@FriendComIndustries]

FIRST!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

👋❤️

[@dinahquillen9380]

This is a sad, perfect example of a Mother living through her kids, she has nothing else to offer the world.

[@haileyworld4302]

Juilliard is pricey and you have several kids in Juilliard at the same time. That must be a lot. Are you helping your kid with the tuition fee? Or student loan?

[@JFlower7]

If you are good, they have scholarships.

[@haileyworld4302]

@@JFlower7 not everyone and not covering everything

[@TheHappyCaravan]

There are scholarships thankfully!

[@sharonhunt9700]

You can’t tell me that all your kids want a career in music. Some maybe, but not all of them. Does Pearl still live at home? Doesn’t she have paid accomodation as part of her scholarship? If so she would benefit from mixing with other musicians and not just her brothers and sisters.

[@haileyworld4302]

@@sharonhunt9700 I agree with you. I felt that not only the kids but also the parents are also sacrificing and compromising! So many kids, how could the two adults take care of their home schooling while there are new borns. Kids need supervision. In the meanwhile, I have no doubt that the couple also sacrifice a lot to achieve their kids’ dream! They probably have sacrificed their own career! Just too many kids with only two adults. That is tons of work. It is a big happy family but will be a little bit too heavy for people like me. I don’t have this kind of courage.

[@flupy8343]

What's so special about that school? Don't any of your children want to do something different than study music?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

They can study whatever they like. What makes Juilliard pre college so special is it has music theory, choir, chamber music, orchestra, private lessons. It’s great!

[@flupy8343]

@@TheHappyCaravan It's like an academy then, I guess it doesn't have an age range.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

@flupy8343 yes👍🏼

[@mariaiacona133]

It’s one of the best schools in the country and hard to get into. She had some amazing, talented children. God bless them.

[@Thrifanie]

Google it. It’s a top school for music, ballet, etc. VERY difficult to get in. I’m surprised you’ve never heard of it.

[@Getlostandwander]

I hate this so much for Anna. Maybe this isn't fit her but she wouldn't be allowed to say so, would she? Let's not let anyone stray from the future you have planned for them. Gasp! It would be tragic if she was amazing at STEM activities or a great athlete. Nope. She must attend an over priced school so we can have some bizarre sense of prestige.

[@user-tt4rl2et6d]

Why do all your children have to play an instrument and study music?? Do any of them have any choice at all or is it you n Marc dictating their choices? Seems the latter to me! 👎🥲

[@BeaxhBijoux1990]

It does seem to be the latter; they don’t appear to have the option of going to a public school, getting to make or play with friends and many more things all in the pursuit of a potential career in music.

[@sharonhunt9700]

Just let the kids be kids. It is Ambers dream for them to go to that music school. Go easy on the eye makeup.