Musicians 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 ArticleHow important is piano skill to be accepted to music school for composition...
I want to be a SFCM (San Francisco Conservatory of Music) TAC (Technology and Applied Composition) undergraduate student. Everything I've wanted to learn is there. Not to mention that the faculty looks...
View ArticleMusic Major
Our daughter has auditioned and has been accepted as a Music Major (Vocal Performance) at four schools; Belmont University, Shenandoah University Conservatory, Oklahoma City University and Susquehanna...
View ArticleNeed Help Making A College List For A Music Ed/Performance Major
Hello! My son is a junior, future music major and we are working on making a college list. We've been working on it for a while and made no progress. Beyond our state schools, I'm a bit stumped,...
View ArticleMusic Major - Vocal Performance
Our daughter has auditioned and has been accepted as a Music Major (Vocal Performance) at four schools; Belmont University, Shenandoah University Conservatory, Oklahoma City University and Susquehanna...
View ArticleViolinist: Curtis Summerfest?
I know that there is a thread already addressing a bit this topic, but it was in reference to brass players. What is Curtis Summerfest like? I am currently a graduating senior in college, and my dream...
View ArticleI need points so I can PM someone about Vinson Cole as voice teacher
so help a mom out, please. Seems he wants my 17 year old in his studio, and need advice. Please give likes so I can get my points, and/or PM me please about UMKC. Thanks!
View ArticleAdding an Undergraduate Music Degree - STEM kid?
Hi! I've been on CC a while but not as regards music. I have been dual credit at my state flagship (UNM) for a few years and have completed the major courses for the statistics major, as well as all...
View ArticleOberlin
Oberlin Con posted today on FB that decisions are going out tomorrow! Good luck out there and feel free to PM me with Oberlin questions. #SENIORPARENT
View ArticleMusic Composition - UCSB vs CSUN?
I got accepted to the CCS at UCSB and the composition program at CSUN. Anyone got experience in these and want to give input? I loved both campuses and have heard great things about both programs....
View ArticleAudition for music MINOR- Is student expected to memorize music?
My son is auditioning for a music minor at a State flagship- not a conservatory, not even for a major. His instrument is clarinet. Do you think he is expected to play his 2 music selections from...
View ArticleSumme Voice (Classical / Opera)l Programs
Hello...My D is looking at Classical / Opera Voice Summer Programs. She is a Junior in HS. Any suggestions? (Her plans are to apply to conservatories in the fall for voice.) Also, advice on --should...
View ArticleCall back audition for Spielberg's West Side Story?
I am working with a young soprano who has a call back for Maria in the Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Needless to say she is very excited and is anxious for any information on how many...
View ArticleComposition major, fall 2018 waiting...waiting...waiting
Looking for some others who are now done with interviews and are waiting for conservatories and University conservatories to weigh in with decisions. Lets share the experience and help get through the...
View ArticleQuestion about the Eastman School of Music Auditions/Admissions
Hello all, So I'm in a bit of an internal conflict and I was wondering if any of you would be willing to provide me with answers about this whole thing. So I applied for Eastman as an Undergraduate...
View ArticleUniversities with Engineering and non-performance Music Minors
My son will probably major in Engineering, but wants to continue studying music composition as a music minor. He does NOT want to study/perform on his clarinet. Most college search engines don't search...
View ArticleLACs and Top Universities with Strong Music Deparments
Hey all, I'm a freshman music performance major at a high level program, but have recently become disillusioned with the BM, and am looking to transfer to a school with strong academics and musical...
View ArticleSecond-tier music schools for composition major
Any suggestions of good second-tier music schools to include in the application for a BM/ BA in music composition? S's high school is restricting university application to a maximum of 10 institutes so...
View ArticleSummer Composition Programs for Rising High School Junior: Feedback on...
Hello all, I hoping for input on the Curtis, Boston Conservatory and Eastman composition summer programs. I am new to this forum and have spent a good deal of time reading through some very informative...
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