Decision time! Northwestern, Eastman or NEC for horn?
Anyone care to weigh in? Have experience or knowledge you'd like to share as we navigate this difficult choice?
View ArticleStudio teacher angst!
We are 5 days from decision day and Juilliard just gave our D (violin performance) her studio assignment today (her 1st choice) and NEC has notified her that she is on her first choice teacher's very...
View ArticleBienen - anyone have/is a student currently attending?
My son is about to accept and I have a few questions if anyone is available? They are: At what level are the academics? Are they so rigorous that they take away from the primary focus which is music?...
View ArticleOptions for Music Colleges
Hello! I am interested in applying for a Music college in either California or North Carolina. (If anyone has any information on Berklee College of Music though please by all means feel free to give...
View ArticleAny experience with Frost School of Music Summer Honors Jazz Program? For my...
Just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts on this program? We've already visited Frost and met with faculty and it's on her (very) short list of places that seem like a great fit for her. So this...
View ArticleOberlin Young Composers (Summer) Workshop and more
For those who are still looking for composition workshops to attend this summer, below are some still accepting applications: Oberlin Young Composers Workshop (Jun 24 - Jul 1); deadline: May 1...
View ArticleDouble Degree Update
Hi, everyone. I’ve fielded several questions about double degrees and my D’s journey so I thought I’d give an update now that she’s done. She graduated from U Mich with a BM in Performance (French...
View ArticleOur music college journey
As we navigated the college process, this forum helped me with those specific performance related questions that no one else knew the answers to. I would like to briefly recount our journey in the hope...
View ArticleBerklee 5 week summer 2017 participants
An older Berklee thread had been revived with some parents of kids attending the 5 week performance program this coming summer so I thought I would start a new thread for kids attending and parents of...
View ArticleInterlochen summer camp HS uniforms
Originally posted this in wrong forum but not quite sure how to delete it. Sorry. Guidance please on uniforms- can I purchase the navy blue shorts, socks, basic sweatpants/shirts and polar fleece...
View ArticleDo colleges recruit students at the top summer music programs?
There are many threads about summer programs. I’m wondering if any one’s child or student you knew was recruited by colleges through the top summer music program. 15-year D is accepted in Curtis...
View ArticleSeeking advice on meetings with percussion faculty
My HS junior son is a percussionist. He does not want to major in music, but wants to be heavily involved in music. in general, when we visit colleges, should he reach out to the percussion faculty?...
View ArticleWhere can a strong jazz player go for a music ed degree?
My S19 is a strong jazz player but really wants to do music ed. As we look at audition requirements, it seems like most schools don't do jazz auditions for music ed students. (The exception is...
View ArticleConducting programs for high school students
Hello! Does anyone know if there're any good (orchestral/choral) conducting programs for high school students? Thanks!
View ArticleSummer Music Program Recommendation
Hi All, I am currently working on the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto with a great teacher who subs often with the Philadelphia Orchestra. I've asked my teacher this question before and I feel like he...
View ArticleRecital venue suggestions
My son's private voice teacher suggested yesterday that they do a recital this summer, I think to give them both something fun to work towards and as an excuse to learn some new songs, before my son...
View ArticleAny experience with Philadelphia International Music Festival?
Hi there. My D17 (violin) is attending PIMF and doing the Solo Performance Preparation track. She was able to win a scholarship in a local competition so we are trying it out this summer. Would love to...
View ArticleThe Juilliard School vs. Curtis Institute of Music
I want to pursue an undergraduate degree in music composition and both of these schools have been equally thrown at me for references. I know they are both great schools but which one would be better...
View ArticleMusic undergrad then Non-music grad school
Hi guys. I know it is probably too early to think about grad school given that I am am an incoming freshman. However, I am really worried about the fact that I will not be pursuing a dual degree next...
View ArticleThe importance of supporting live music
I was inspired to post this having just come back from a “dive bar” in the middle of Brooklyn where I heard one of the most inspired young jazz saxophonists I could ever imagine. My son told me I had...
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