My S22 is starting to think about schools. He is highly focused on music, to the detriment of his academics, unfortunately. I am hopeful he will graduate with 3.0 uw in core classes. Right now, he has a 3.38 w and that includes all his music classes like wind ensemble, jazz, theory which buoy his average. He really struggles some to motivate with school, other than his music classes.
Right now he is probably best qualified to audition for orchestral percussion, although he does know jazz drumset. He is absolutely OBSESSED with marching snare, to the point of spending hours and hours learning old DCI routines. He has no idea what direction he wants to go with music... I could see him both as a performer or as an educator.
Can anyone make some suggestions of good percussion programs to investigate? Right now, I think his best bet is a supportive, not super rigorous SLAC or a conservatory so he stays on track and has some success with academics. I am also wondering if conservatories that are attached to highly competitive universities have high gpa requirements as well? For example, Colburn or Eastman.
Right now he is probably best qualified to audition for orchestral percussion, although he does know jazz drumset. He is absolutely OBSESSED with marching snare, to the point of spending hours and hours learning old DCI routines. He has no idea what direction he wants to go with music... I could see him both as a performer or as an educator.
Can anyone make some suggestions of good percussion programs to investigate? Right now, I think his best bet is a supportive, not super rigorous SLAC or a conservatory so he stays on track and has some success with academics. I am also wondering if conservatories that are attached to highly competitive universities have high gpa requirements as well? For example, Colburn or Eastman.