<p>I think you have good cause for hope. Your GPA trending upward is good. Also, have a look at <a href=“http://web.reed.edu/reed_magazine/spring06/features/into_the_limelight/[/url]”>http://web.reed.edu/reed_magazine/spring06/features/into_the_limelight/</a>. You may never get to play in the new performance theater, but your music background could be a plus.</p>