Gracie accepted into the Berklee College of Music!
As many of you know, Gracie traveled to Boston last summer to spend time at the Berklee College of Music. Berklee is a premier university for music and where Grace had hoped to attend.
Today, she received an extra-special letter from Berklee, admitting her into the program! They have been following her story, and admire her strength and spirit, and see that as one of the very things they look for in their students.
This is great news in an otherwise difficult and challenging time.
Bill
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Comments (70)
So thrilled for you all, congratulations! What a wonderful thing to look forward to! Pulling for you to have a quick recovery Gracie- Tracey & Mike
Amazing... Congratulations, Gracie!!
Wow, awesome news! Good for you and good for them.
Oh GRACIE!! Congratulations, sweetheart. You've got way more than what it takes. We're so happy and proud for you!
Congratulations!! Awesome news!!
Fantastic! Although the acceptance is technically for fall semester 2015, that is just a necessary formality. I'm sure they will be willing to grant Gracie a deferral if needed.
Wow, that's really amazing. Gracie, congratulations!
Fantastic news! Moving to the next adventure.
HOW. COOL. IS. THAT!
Wow girl! You are breaking ceilings and touching lives much greater than you'll ever know! Your impact has yet to be recognized as you face such adversity with such GRACE! XxOo
Wow! This is amazing. I had the privilege of seeing Emily at Santa Barbara High School today, and now this wonderful news. God is good.
With tears of joy, CONGRATULATIONS GRACIE!!!! Well deserved for such a beautiful talented musician that you are. XOXO Susie and fam
Congratulations!! You are full of beautiful music in your soul and it just shines through!
Well done Gracie! They'd be silly to let a musician like yourself slip through their fingers. Flipping the music to John Butler Trio in celebration!
Wow!! What thrilling news and I'm not surprised. Gracie you will love being a music student in Boston. What an adventure and so well deserved. You have a happy journey straight ahead! Love, Peggy
Heartfelt congratulations. So wonderful!
This brought tears to my eyes. I'm so happy for you Gracie!
Brilliant but lets be honest... WELL DESERVED - nicely done Gracie!!!
That is wonderful news a huge congrats to you all. Continued love and prayers . Linda Halpin
Oh, Gracie, what a blessing! Now you have a wonderful goal to work for! I'm rooting and praying for you! Jane Manasse
The possibilities await you, dear Gracie. So happy to hear this news for you
Congratulations Grace!!! You are so amazing! Keep working hard! The Hortons are praying for you!
Now that is really something! It brings tears to my eyes while trying to type this. Such an honor and a privilege for such a multi-talented girl. Much love, much h hope for a bright future!
Bravo! Congratulations to the whole family. How special is it that Berklee recognizes your gifts in the music world and welcomes you into their program. Many are praying and pulling for you to reach your goals. Blessings to you.
Congratulations, Gracie! You are beyond an amazing and special person!
I was so hoping they would think of this! How wonderful Gracie! Keep this in the uppermost of your mind as you push through the therapies that are going to get you off to Berklee! Love, Janet (mom of James)
So happy to hear this great news, Gracie. Congratulations!! ~Martha, Siena and family
Congratulations!!!! We are so happy for you!! Love - the Hyatt's
Gracie, so well deserved!! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all!! I bet your mom and dad are beyond PROUD!!!!
Yay Gracie! Such good news! Love you. :-)
That is incredible! Not surprising with all of your talent. I am so happy for you and that the school is able to see your character as well. Love you!!! xoxo, The Schlatter Family
Wow, wow, wow...Congratulations!!!!!
Awesome news Gracie! Now get off your ass and get better! ;-) Pete
Amazing! But we all knew she could do it...
Gracie, We are so proud of you. Mae and I just read this news and our eyes are filled with tears of joy and are just imagining you living the most amazing life in Boston!! Congratulations, such fantastic news!! Love, The Pendergasts
Congratulations Gracie...you earned it. They're lucky to have you. Now get your ass get to Boston, girl!!!
Fantastic, Gracie! We love you and are proud of you. Alison
Great to read this letter!!! Big congratulations!
Awesome news!!! So proud of you and your achievements.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!
Wonderful news! You have a lot to look forward to. Julie
So AWESOME Gracie! Congratulations! That is such a tremendous accomplishment!
Just incredible!!!! Congrats. And kudos to Berklee for recognizing talent, character, and perseverence. Marc and Jane
Way to go, Gracie. I look forward to seeing you on Austin City Limits or Live at Wolf Trap!!!! I am so happy for you and proud of all of the hard work that you have been doing. You are an inspiration to all of us!!!
Once an Upstart...! Atta girl, Gracie Fisher! Congratulations !!! At Upstarts Youth Theatre we have also been following your story. I am proud to hold you up to my actors as an example of perseverance in the face of obstacles! Much love to you and your family. (Bill - can you share the bottom of the Berklee letter some time? I would love to see the traits Berklee lists as being fundamental to a student's success there.)
Fantastic, Gracie. Way to go!
My faith in humanity just got stronger....Thanks Gracie, the Fisher family and Berklee College of Music! Let your music flow!
Congrats!
Wonderful news! This will add momentum to her already stead improvement, I think. We are all pulling for you, Gracie. Anne Weber FUMC
Congratulations Gracie!!
Wow!!! Congratulations Gracie!! I am so proud of you. You have so much to give with your musical talents. You are, and will continue to be, a blessing to others! Love you!!
Congratulations, Gracie! It's another motivating factor as you work toward getting well. Berklee College of Music will be lucky to have you!
So happy to hear such great news. You are very deserving Grace.
So very thrilled for you Gracie. I'm sure,that at one time, Berklee seemed like a huge challenge to you; and yet you refused to admit it! That same drive and ambition, is what gives us all so much hope of your ultimate ability to conquer whatever lies ahead.... Keep on cycling Gracie! Cathie
Wow, Gracie, that is amazing and deserved good news. Your grandmother gave us an update on your progress today at Women of Spirit. I bet you could feel our love and best coming across the miles.
Dear sweet brave Gracie, Do you know that you are an example for all of us who have not had to face the challenges you are facing? You are a shining example of courage...true courage... Congratulations,...as you see, your courage is being recognized. Harvey and I applaud you as you succeed in every step that you are taking to further your recovery. We, along with so many of our friends, know that you will make the most of every challenge ahead of you. EVERY day we spend a lot of time with you in our hearts and pray that you will continue to have the strength to meet the challenges ahead of you. I DO believe there is a special plan that God has for you as he only chooses the very "special" people like you to show the rest of us who are not challenged in the way you are now, how important tenacity is, and, how, maybe, how fragile we all are. You are a shining example to all of us. We love you. Oh, gosh Gracie, we really do love you. Carol
Congratulations! Wonderful news! Berklee will be lucky to have you! We are continually amazed at your perseverance - you are truly inspiring to us all! I hope you continue to celebrate each step of progress you make- every improvement is one more step towards the finish line! You and your family are continually in our thoughts and prayers and we will keep sending positive energy your way! Go Team Gracie!! The Findlays
What wonderful news!
FANTASTIC!!! Hooray, Gracie!! The Gallivans are all so proud and impressed for you!!
This is fantastic news!!! Congratulations and so deserved. We are just so happy for you!
This is such wonderful news! Congratulations, Gracie! It's a testament to what you have to look forward to in your future as you heal and what will motivate you during therapy. All our love to your family! Holly & Andy Eubank
Oh Gracie. That is amazing! You also looked great in the video. I can't imagine how hard you have to work every day. You are truly inspirational. The Andersens
What wonderful news! We are excited for you!
Congratulations on your acceptance to The Berklee College of Music! This is great news and shows that many value your fpor all of the courage and talent that you have. God bless you. The Carrollsd
Dear Gracie, Our most heartfelt congratulations! This is wonderful news! We keep you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time. May this news hasten your recovery! David, Ruben, Mark and Elisabeth Saatjian
Oh, Gracie, What a thrill it must have been to get that letter! I am so pleased for you. You so deserve this honor, and they are right, you have all the character traits, as well as the talent required for that fine school. Congratulations!! I miss you, but am so happy that you are making progress. I loved the video of you on the bike! Love, Alita
Way to go, Gracie!
Gracie, I couldn't be more thrilled and pleased for you. Being accepted into such a prestigious program at Berklee is such an accomplishment. I'm so proud of you, your efforts as a musician, and your determination to get well. Lovingly, Linda
Congratulations Gracie! If anyone deserves a place in such a wonderful school, it is you! Love, Taisa
Hi Gracie, Congratulations! You are so amazing! We are happy to hear of your progress too. What an incredible girl you are! Harvey and I miss you a lot and wish you were here. This past weekend we had our avocado harvest and a lot of friends stopped by to pick a few and we all were thinking of you. We think of you every day and pray for your recovery. We are sending lots of love and hugs. Carol and Harvey