Please help Brice move to Boca to study with Jeffrey Khaner!

A Dream Come True: Please Help Me Move to Florida to Study with World-Renowned Flutist, Jeffrey Khaner

Hi friends, family, and supporters —

I’m immensely grateful and excited to share some life-changing news: I’ve been accepted into the Professional Performance Certificate program at Lynn Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Florida. There, I’ll study under the legendary Jeffrey Khaner — Principal Flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and flute professor at Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music.

Mr. Khaner is one of the most outstanding flutists and mentors alive today, and learning from him is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

This opportunity is a dream come true — the kind of opportunity musicians spend their entire lives working toward. It could open the door to a future I’ve poured everything into: earning a seat in a professional orchestra.

But I need your help to get there.

What I Need

I’ll leave Lubbock, Texas, in mid-June to begin this exciting new chapter. To make this move possible, I need to raise $5,000 to help with:

-Travel and moving expenses

-Securing safe housing in Florida

-Transitional costs as I start this next phase of study

This isn’t just a relocation — it’s an investment in a lifelong dream. Your contribution, no matter how small, is a significant step towards my growth as an artist and the realization of my goal.

Why This Matters

I’ve spent my life building a career as a performer, educator, and artist, and this opportunity is nothing short of miraculous. Studying with Mr. Khaner is more than just a prestigious addition to my résumé; it’s a rare chance to refine my craft, gain world-class mentorship, and prepare for the highly competitive world of professional orchestral auditions.

After years of hard work and overcoming many challenges, I’ve finally been given a green light. Now, I need the fuel to get there!

How You Can Help

-Donate anything you can — no amount is too small.

-Share this campaign with anyone who believes in the power of music, education, and second chances.

-Send encouragement — your messages truly keep me going.

With your support, I can take this step toward becoming the artist I’ve always dreamed of being. Your support is not just a financial contribution, but a vote of confidence in my potential and a significant factor in my future success.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you, friends, family, and supporters, for reading, supporting, and believing in me. Your kindness and generosity mean more than I can express, and I can’t wait to pay it forward through beautiful music, meaningful performances, service to the communities I reach, as well as uplift young musicians who, too, have a dream of performing in a symphony orchestra

With love and gratitude,

Brice Smith