Violin Performance MM Need a plan.
My daughter is going to graduate from a Univ of Calif music program with a BM in Violin Performance in June. She will also graduate with a BS degree in Math. She is not prepared for prescreens because...
View ArticleGood BA Music Departments
My son is a high school Junior, jazz guitarist. He has a high GPA and ACT score and is looking for schools with really good Jazz music programs. He doesn't want a conservatory, since he also wants to...
View ArticleMusic School Visits
I'd like to propose something. I know there's a "college visit" section on CC and it's pretty useful in learning what to expect about the general atmosphere of a campus, but for music majors there are...
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 ArticleBerklee College of Music Auditions
for the berklee college of music auditions am I allowed to play the piano while singing? I am applying there as a voice student.
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 ArticleMusic composition summer programs
Hello. I have learned a lot from previous posts and really appreciate your readiness to share your experiences and advice! My question is regarding summer programs for HS students focusing on music...
View ArticleAnxious about prescreens
I know that there is a wealth of information on this board. I'd really like those of you with experience and knowledge to help us if you can. We are getting conflicting advice about prescreens. Some...
View ArticleExtra curriculars, honor societies etc. matter?
I am wondering how much other kinds of extra curriculars and honors societies matter for music education admissions? My son's activities, predictably, center around music stuff (lessons, marching band,...
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 ArticleA Non-Definitive Evaluation of High School "National" Orchestras
Throughout the years, I've seen more than a few threads inquiring on the veracity of various all-national orchestras while doing my own research on which ones to try out for. This thread is an...
View Article2016-2017 Pre-Screen Thread is Up!
It's that time again! Please list your pre-screen acceptances- or acceptances of an audition date if no prescreen is required when you have received a firm offer of said date. If you would prefer, you...
View Articleapplication questions
Parent of a senior here with three questions about applications that have come up as I have been proofreading some of my son's recently completed applications to check for typos, missing info, etc. I...
View ArticleLooking 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 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 ArticleBienen School of Music BA App
I'm applying into Northwestern for my undergrad, and one of the audition requirements is a 5 page essay on a "musical topic" that interests me. Can anyone give insight on what is considered a "musical...
View ArticleAuditions at The Schulich School of Music at McGill University
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum so I apologize if I'm posting this thread in the wrong place. Anyways, I will be auditioning for the graduate program in jazz studies at McGill University in...
View ArticleVocal Performance or Musical Theater?
Hi all, I am a senior in high school currently auditioning for mostly VP programs, and one MT program. I have always always loved MT and its what I mainly do, and my main goal is to be on Broadway/be...
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 ArticleMike Curb College of Music Entertainment and Art religion class?
Does Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Music Entertainment and Art require students to take religion classes.
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