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S, HS junior, continues his jazz bass musician path. We have experienced sort of a transition of focus. Efforts in the past have pertained to the capabilities of S himself. Discovering the ways to...
View ArticleNumber of music majors as opportunity indicator for non-con LACs?
My D is looking for LACs with great academics and great music, and she's very strong in both. We've researched (and visited) universities and LACs with conservatories, and while those are options, she...
View ArticleUCSB
Is UCSB still lousy for vocal performance? I actually want to major in physics or engineering (if I can get in), but wanna continue with vocal performance on the side or maybe as a double major. There...
View Article"The Double Degree Dilemma" trouble accessing
Many on this forum have referred to the JHU/Peabody paper discussing the double degree programs, options, and challenges: http://peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html I browsed...
View ArticleAspen Music Festival - How Selective? Acceptance rate?
Just wondering how selective this festival generally is? Anyone been for composition or have any idea? What about for voice? There aren't any other threads with this specific info so I'm hoping to...
View ArticlePrescreen Video Perfection
With PreScreen Videos under way now, there are plenty of opportunities to redo videos that have a flaw in them. Maybe you end up with lots of videos with different flaws in them. Shouldn't you...
View ArticleWhat are some easy music schools to get into?
I'm interested in pursuing a career as a professional tuba player, my goal is to be in a major symphony or quintet, but I wouldn't mind being a private teacher or maybe even a high school teacher,...
View ArticleFor '16, which commercial music program for...
My son's a HS junior, looking at the following (alpha order): Belmont Berklee Frost/Miami MTSU University of the Arts, Phila USC Opinions re above? Others we should consider? He really is skilled and...
View ArticleIs Belmont University's commercial music major hard to get into??
I'm a vocalist auditioning in November for their commercial music major. I haven't been academically accepted into the school yet, but they still sent me my audition date. I haven't been taking vocal...
View ArticleBerklee College of Music vs. Belmont University
My son has recently been accepted to both schools with scholarships from each. There is an old thread on this website but it is over 2 years old. I wanted to start a new thread and hopefully connect...
View ArticleSAT/ACT for music majors
I thought I'd ask for advice here vs. the standardized test area because I think the advice is likely to be more on point and you guys will understand why DS can't spend all summer taking prep courses...
View ArticleThornton USC vs Berklee... help us out... PLEASE!
Son is really torn between the two schools -- USC Thornton and Berklee. Has had lessons at both, really likes the faculty. Money is equal. Likes Boston better than LA; likes the weather in LA over...
View ArticleContemporary Vocal Performance AND Music Business Programs
Looking for some help targeting College Music programs for my soon to be High School Junior daughter. She's got dreams of being a "rock / pop star" and I support her but also want her to have a...
View ArticleVoice Major for Asian
My D is super passionate about singing and want to pursue singing as a career. But since she is an Asian and I don't know any famous Asian singer in US. I wonder that whether she has a good career or...
View ArticleAcademics, Test Scores and Music School
Hi. I am currently a senior in high school looking into some colleges with good music programs. I play piano and have been playing piano for over 12 years, and I have won numerous regional and state...
View ArticleLive Audition or Video Audition for a non Major? - scholarship only and...
I would love some advice here as S17 has the opportunity for either. He is not auditioning for the school of music but for scholarship only, and ensemble placement. He feels strongly he'll have more...
View Articlecompletely lost and miserable
I go to a music conservatory in Chicago and I'm starting my second year as a BM in Voice. I have a great teacher and I've learned a lot about singing. I got second place in a vocal competition last...
View ArticleUSC popular music - admission with little experience performing
Hi! I am looking into going to USC for the popular music major. While I have quite a bit of experience (years and years and years) of actually training, I'm very behind on the actual performance. I...
View ArticleMust you audition/declare music ed for freshman year?
I am wondering whether it is possible to be admitted to a university (not interested in conservatory) but not audition or declare a music education major until after enrollment (i.e. audition during...
View ArticleAny recent reviews of the Summer Orchestral Program at Interlochen?
Daughter #2 plays cello, prob not going to major in music in college but is talented and has a passion for music. Older daughter attended the 1-week Percussion Institute and loved it. This one is...
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