Academic requirement for Music major
Hi! This is my first post, I am a singer songwriter, and I really want to apply for a music major. The schools I have in mind are NYU Steinhardt, USC Thornton, Miami Frost and Weslyan. I currently have...
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 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 ArticleSuggestions of Colleges with Music Majors
Which schools have good music departments (including any top ranked) along with good academics (so basically, not solely a fine arts school). I heard that St. Olaf is good.
View ArticleBelmont Songwriting
Hey everyone! I've done about as much research as I can on Belmont's songwriting major, but I just wanted to reach out and see if anyone could share their personal experience with the program and...
View ArticleWhat to do with an instructor that is on two school faculties?
It’s common in conservatories that some in-demand instructors sit on multiple school faculties. I found an instructor who works at two schools, which one is D top reach, one is considering safe. I’m...
View ArticleNYUSteinhardt Music Theory and Composition: Concentration in Contemporary...
Hey y'all! I recently found this program at NYU and I find it super interesting yet difficult. In case anyone else has experience with this major/ knows anything about it, please let me know!! I'm kind...
View ArticleThe Tours, The Journey and the Decisions moving forward
Hi all! This forum has been such a source of amazing information for me for my D. Having a S who is now a college junior in engineering, walking down the music school and audition path has been...
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 ArticleMusic therapy schools?
I have spent a lot of time on the Music Theater site (daughter graduated with a BFA in 2017), and her younger sister is interested in Music Therapy. Any word out there on schools for that?
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 ArticleMusic PreCollege versus Suzuki Program
Can anyone contrast precollege Saturday programs like Mannes and MSM with a strong Suzuki program starting with an 11 year old in strings. Is the upshot when they are 17 likely to be the same...
View ArticleVanderbilt Blair or University of Michigan SMTD (Clarinet)
Hello all! I am a current high school senior, starting college as a Clarinet Performance major in the fall. I do plan on pursuing a double degree or major in either math, biochemistry, or computer...
View ArticleMusic Theory Online?
Having already searched the archives here, I was wondering if anyone could share more recent experiences and recommendations about taking music theory online? My son is unable to take music theory at...
View ArticleCoastal Carolina
Hi my name's Jacob and I'm a high school student. I'm looking for colleges with good percussion programs but I'm not so sure I want to go all in with crazy intense conservatories like Boston or...
View ArticleVocal Performance Grad School complete, what worked, what was good, what we...
My daughter just completed her vocal performance masters. It has definitely been a family endeavor. After a summer program, my daughter will begin a young artists program for the next 2 years, which...
View ArticleGraduate Schools Offering "Hybrid" Degree Options in Music Education and...
Hi everyone, I am currently looking at potential graduate school programs to apply to in the upcoming fall semester. I am interested in pursuing a program that has interest in both Music Education and...
View ArticleA Cautionary Tale
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mcgill-music-student-awarded-350000-after-girlfriend-stalls-career
View ArticleCompetitive Vibe?
So I've been watching and reading and posting a little here as a parent of a kid that just finished his junior year and is interested in applying to music programs. Anyway - in talking to some parents...
View ArticleStrong LAC + Blues = ?
Would love thoughts on strong liberal arts schools with opportunities to play blues/jazz. My son is a very talented blues guitarist considering studying pre-law with a possible music minor, and wishes...
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