Looking for parents of cellists (or students who are cellists)
If you're the parent of a cellist who attends college far from home, or if you're a cellist who attends college far from home, I would love to ask you questions about traveling with the cello. Thanks.
View ArticleRepertoire Definition??? What does this mean?
When colleges ask for repertoires are they asking for all pieces you have played, or just the ones that are performance ready? I don't plan to be a music major, but I need to submit a resume for my...
View ArticleBalancing Pre-Health with Music
Hi all. CC was an invaluable resource to me during my high school years and the college admissions process last fall, so I decided I would give it a shot again with an issue concerning college. I am a...
View ArticleSummer Vocal Performance Programs for High School Students?
Hi! I am a freshman in high school who is looking for summer vocal performance programs. Does anyone have any suggestions?
View ArticleMusicians and Parents - Introduce yourself!
I don't know if this will work, but sometimes when I'm reading a post, I'm wishing I could remember more about the poster - parent or student? Performance? Music Ed? What instrument? I thought it might...
View ArticleApplying for Undergraduate Vocal Performance - school Diversity
I have been a lurker for more than three years and I thank all the posters for your immeasurable knowledge contribution. I am not a musician and had no idea of the complexity and preparations for my D2...
View ArticleComposition - Do schools really look for raw talent or focus on "experienced"...
Before I begin, I should say that I am not sure of the correct terminology, but trying to understand if schools (not conservatories) are really willing to look at students who have limited (meaning not...
View ArticleIs there Really Any Merit Aid (Independent of Financial Aid) for Music Students
When visiting music colleges (that is colleges within universities, not conservatories), they all touted merit aid for students in the music college. Many said they were based on scores/GPA and some on...
View ArticleWhat are some small schools with good music programs?
So I'm looking to go into school and major in music performance on tuba, but I'm not good enough to get into the top music schools like Eastman and Juilliard. I've had a lesson with a college tuba...
View ArticleRealizing you want to go into vocal performance later than everyone...
Hi all! So I'm finishing up a BA in Music right now. My junior year I discovered that I really really want to teach voice (ideally in college!) -- it's something I feel confident doing and I absolutely...
View ArticleMusic composition programs in California
Hi everyone, I'm deciding which schools I'm gonna apply for graduate studies in composition. I am an international student (from Mexico) and I thought of Los Angeles area for its closeness to Mexico,...
View ArticleGoForth Journal
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 ArticleBerklee College of Music Audition
Hi! I'm planning on auditioning for Berklee college of music in late 2015 and I need some help regarding the improv, blues and sight reading section. Is there anyone out there who auditioned for...
View ArticleBerklee vs. Columbia College Chicago for Vocal Performance
So, my DD has been accepted to Berklee and CCC. She auditioned for Berklee last year and was not accepted and at the time it was her first choice school. She has been accepted for this fall, but it is...
View ArticleBerklee College of music
My son wasn't accepted to early action though he did do the audition during the early action period. He got a letter this week telling him he is in the group to be considered for regular admission....
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 ArticleAnd We're Back (Changing Major from Performance to Composition, etc.)
Some of you may remember me (and my son) from last spring. My son, who'd had VERY little formal training in music, applied to and was accepted into SUNY Purchase (and the New School) for Jazz...
View ArticleJacobs School Music - Which Piano Professor BSOF?
I'm applying for the Jacobs School of Music as a Bachelor of Science in Music and Other Field, with a concentration in piano. While I like piano, I am also interested in other instruments and other...
View ArticleNeed Help With College List! I want to continue music...but as a non-major
I have been playing the violin since I was 3 year old, but do not want to go to a conservatory. I want to study international relations with a statistics background, while continuing to pursue music...
View ArticleLooking for a smaller school with a great Marching Band and Music Education...
We are looking for a college/university that is on the smaller side. Prefer around 2000-3000 students or less, but willing to look at places up to 5000 students. And the school needs to have a Marching...
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