Carpe
Diem
Bridging cultures with music... This spring, five music students
will be the first from Montclair State to study at the Moscow State Conservatory
in Russia, one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the world.
Montclair State is the first university in the United States to have this
type of exchange program with the Conservatory. Pictured with professor
Mark Pakman, seated center, are, from left, seniors Elona Muca and Stephen
Wu, juniors Patrick Valentino and Carolyn Dachinger, and senior Tricia
Galvez. The students will study instrument, voice, Russian language and
culture, all taught in English. They will live in dormitories and study
with some of the most talented musicians in the world.