Alumni: Grace (Long) Brooks

What do you consider your biggest success(es) in your life and career to be, thus far? 

I feel blessed to be making a living as a performing artist. I am currently a member of the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio at Arizona Opera.

Thinking back, can you explain what made you decide to attend Centenary College?

The excellence of the Music faculty, especially Dr. Odom and Dr. English, and an atmosphere of free thinking supported by Methodist principles.

How did Centenary prepare you for your career?  

I received excellent training as a musician. I learned to believe that my own artistic ideas had value.

What did you get out of the Centenary classroom experience?  

Lots of nurturing and one-on-one attention.

Did Centenary provide you with opportunities that your colleagues did not have?

I benefited from personal attention from my professors. I also had many performance opportunities, which is critical for developing as a young performer.