Dual Degree in Music Education and Performance
What is the benefit of getting a dual degree in music education and performance. And is it easier to just get into music ed programs vs dual degree programs? (I am specifically wondering about...
View ArticleMusic ed vs performance
My son, who originally was looking at jazz-heavy performance programs, recently commented that he is thinking of applying for music ed instead. He's interested in "the psychology of music" and likes...
View ArticleMusic Ed Major who is iffy
I auditioned for five music ed programs at universities during my senior of high school: Towson University, Ohio State, UMDCP, James Madison University, and the University of Delaware. I settled on...
View ArticleD got her first MT admission!
I posted on the MT board, but since I know you guys I wanted to share. This is such a different experience than with S and bass performance. Anyway, she got into the BFA program at Ohio Northern and...
View ArticleAnother one bites the dust
To all parents with "children" in music, I hope over the next month or so, you can have (another) conversation with your children about abuse and harassment. My D started acting on stage at 10; and I...
View ArticleMusic Industry - Musical Skill Appreciated?
I am applying to Northeastern, and their program does not require an audition for music industry. While they are moreso focused on actual hands-on experience in the industry, do schools that do not...
View ArticleHow many/what percentage of applicants pass prescreens for Vocal Performance...
Any school you know of would be very helpful information. Is it highly selective? Or just a general 'weeding out' process?
View ArticleMusic Festival Master List
Hey guys, Feel free to add to this list -- For future reference: Aspen Music Festival Location: Aspen, CO Open to: All instruments, all voice types, piano, composition, conducting Website:...
View ArticleReturning student, vocal coach in training. What program?
Hi! I already have a BA, I'm in my mid 40s and I've sung off and on all my life. (Musical Theater, gospel choir, college a cappella). I've also had a a career as a life coach, stay at home mom and...
View ArticlePable Casals quote
I just ran into this again. The legendary cellist Pablo Casals was asked why he continued to practice at age 90. He replied "Because I think I am making progress." In this time of applications and...
View ArticleIndiana/Jacobs prescreen system
Does anyone have any insight into when the replacement for Jacobs' Decision Desk will be up to do prescreening material uploads? My son emailed them to ask and got a very vague response. Materials are...
View ArticleImportant read for potential Vocal Performance/Opera students and families
If you have a child (especially a daughter), or are yourself interested in degrees and a career in Classical Vocal Performance/Opera, I think the following two articles are so important. They are a...
View ArticleHS Class of 2018 vocal performance majors-where are you applying?
As we get into applications and prescreens, what VP programs are on you or your child's application list? I am not looking for a list of the best programs. I am interested in where students are...
View ArticleU of Oregon - vocal performance scholarship?
Does anyone have experience with vocal performance at U of Oregon? My son is considering applying but we are out of state, so tuition is quite expensive. Does anyone know how generous the music school...
View ArticleAudition repertoire
My daughter is getting her audition rep together. She has 4 songs to choose from. Most of the conservatories/music departments state that they require 2-3 contrasting songs. My confusion lies in the...
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 ArticleQuestion for prospective vocal performance majors
What factors do you consider when picking vocal performance programs to audition for? Do any of the following matter? - Choral ensembles - Faculty performing experience - Faculty who are "famous" -...
View ArticleVocal Performance-which boys voice type is more common?
I hear that in general young men are underrepresented in the VP world, but which is less common: a male baritone or a tenor? Just curious.
View ArticleAre classical voice competitions judged differently than college auditions...
For those accepted to undergraduate vocal performance programs, did you find that success in competitions did/didn't correlate with how many programs you got into? Is there a difference in what they're...
View ArticleArt Song Ideas
Iām a high schooler but I take voice and was wondering if anyone had any art song recomendations. I can sing alto and soprano pieces. The most recent one I worked on was Strike the Viol by Purcell,...
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