PHOTOSTORY
Mercer University Freshman, Brelan Jenkins fixes his hair in front of a mirror on a Wednesday night. Jenkins likes to keep himself "up to par" as he said because it helps him maintain a clean and professional look which is highly expected from his major. Jenkins is a music major at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings under Mercer University.
Mercer University Freshman, Brelan Jenkins works on homework for his AFR-230 class on a Wednesday night. Jenkins has a busy schedule between regular school classes and participating in the strings and orchestra groups outside of credit hours. Jenkins spends between 14 to 18 hours practicing outside of classes.
Brelan Jenkins plays alongside his quartet as they prepare for a concert later on that evening on April 13, 2022. This will be their 3rd concert they have had this year which takes place at Mercer University in Macon Ga. The concert is specifically held in the Mcduffie School of Music.
Mercer University Freshman, Brelan Jenkins strings his cello in peace as he prepares for a concert later in the day. Jenkins has been practicing music for over 8 years and can play up to 12 instruments fluently.
Brelan Jenkins strings his cello as he waits for it to get in tune on April 13, 2022. Jenkins always checks his tune before he plays because he doesn't want to slow rehearsal time down to stop and fix the problem.
Brelan Jenkins reads music as he rehearses "Don't You Look At Me" with members from his quartet and other mercer musicians along with the Atlanta Wind Symphony. This is the last rehearsal and concert of the semester for Jenkins.
Brelan Jenkns sits at an relaxed angel and listens to his conductor give instructions about their concert later tonight on April 25, 2022.
Brelan Jenkins embraces girlfriend Lydia Stearns after his final concert of the semester. The 2 have been dating for 7 months and Jenkins stated "She's made me the happiest I have ever been my whole life" Jenkins plans to spend his newly acquired free time with Stearns as the semester comes to a close.