Daughter is 16, junior. Starting to think about college choices, as auditions are but about 7 months away now. Lyric mezzo/soprano with nice vibrato and warmth/sultry. She can sing arias, art songs, choral style, show choir, pop (Beyonce, belt), and jazz (including fine scatting). She has been through a lot due to some family traumas, and is therefor somewhat introverted and unfortunately less-confident than she should be (although improving). Her natural ability and instrument, I believe, are a bit better than mine, and I did undergrad at a fine school (BM performance, Classical), and was accepted to the big ones for grad school (Eastman, NEC, Cleveland Institute, etc.).
I would like for her to go to a school that is not just a conservatory approach but more integrated with non-music majors at least socially, and one that would provide a BME choral track, but also allow her some excellent studio teaching in possibly BOTH styles of classical and contemporary (musical theatre, jazz). She is not sure what to focus on, and I believe will find out in college. I think she will have good enough technique to cross-over as well. Tone is very well-supported and line is excellent.
Anywhere is US is okay, although I tend to gravitate to eastern half, not further west than Texas. We live in central Florida.
Was considering U. Miami, but think their jazz is stronger than choral / classical? Same with Western Mich?
Are undergrads "lost" in big programs like Indiana and UNT?
I hear Florida State is rough on undergrads, not letting them stay in a good voice studio all the way through. True? Thoughts?
All help appreciated. :)
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