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My D was accepted several schools for vocal performance but has narrowed it down to three: Temple (Boyer), University of South Carolina or Miami ( Frost). South Carolina gave her instate tuition and $...
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...
View ArticleA Jazzy Journal - another musician's journey
GoForth was so generous of his time and wisdom to share in his journey. And it's his vision that this board have a journal of our journey with our musician of the college/conservatory tours,...
View ArticleWhat is important to you in a Vocal Performance program?
My daughter is just beginning the audition process for Vocal Performance (classical voice). We have started a spreadsheet to compare different aspects of the universities and their vocal performance...
View ArticleAcceptance Thread For Undergrad Class of '22 & Grad Class of '20
This will be the official music "acceptance" thread! Please PM me just as you have been doing, including the name of the school, degree (BM or BA), major, date that you received the information and by...
View ArticleWhere should I apply? (Music studies without auditioning)
Hey! I'm an international student who's going to USA this fall. My goal is to study music and major in music with a Bachelor of Arts. Although I have basic skills in piano and music theory, I am not...
View ArticleHas anyone heard from Manhattan School of Music yet?
I know they said by April 1st but I guess we didn't really think that that actually meant April 1st!
View ArticlePeabody vs. New England Conservatory
My S is weighing offers from both schools. Does anyone have experience at either of these conservatories?
View ArticleMusic education for serious players
My son is interested in a Music Education degree but doesn’t want to give up playing at a high level, primarily in jazz. Are there programs that offer both? He doesn’t necessarily want to double major...
View ArticleMusic teachers at Mannes
Looking for recommendations/feedback on voice teachers at Mannes. Thank you!
View ArticleAgonizing Decision: Peabody or BoCo or State U for Composition
DS is having a very hard time deciding between these. Lists of pros vs cons. discussions with music teachers, lots of research and still can't make up his mind. I'm hoping some of you learned and...
View ArticleShould I take a jazz piano class?
I'm interested in jazz, but I'm afraid it will give me bad habits when playing the piano normally.
View ArticleGreat music schools in Washington, Oregon, Colorado?
My son is suddenly interested in schools in the Seattle area (his sister lives there) as well as Oregon and Colorado. We’re East Coasters with no knowledge of the area. He’s interested in music...
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 ArticleNEC or Mannes for Composition
Hi ! I have been accepted in these conservatories and feel equally attracted by both. In order to take the best decision, I would like to gather opinions about the prestige and overall reputation of...
View ArticleNYU Clive Davis ReMu?
I was just wondering if anyone here, or anyone you know, was accepted to Clive Davis this year. I asked this in the NYU accepted Students thread, but not one person has responded. I know it has a low...
View ArticleAcceptance Thread For Undergrad Class of '22 & Grad Class of '20
This will be the official music "acceptance" thread! Please PM me just as you have been doing, including the name of the school, degree (BM or BA), major, date that you received the information and by...
View Articlechances NEC off waitlist?
Hi everyone, I have been notified from NEC for being on the waitlist since 3/23. The letter claims the waitlist is not ranked, and later on admissions said the waitlist is rather short, and will make a...
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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