Is Self-Doubt Part of the Process?
Need some advice from veteran music major parents and those going through the process with us now. My D attended an excellent music camp this summer. While it was a truly wonderful experience, it has...
View ArticleSummer Jobs for Musicians
I know we have the stickied summer festival list. I am not sure that we have any similar summer music job list for the college students. I have noticed a few opportunities that I sent to S, a jazz...
View ArticleColleges for Popular Music/Songwriting/Recorded Arts
Any visits, insight on, or connections to these schools or music/vocal departments? These remain on our list and are in no particular order. We live in Western NY so hoping she stays close to home but...
View ArticleHarvard NEC/Berklee vs Tufts NEC
I am a rising senior looking to study liberal arts and music for my college education. As for music, although I have been playing classical piano for most of my life, my interests are more towards film...
View ArticleBA or BM?
Hi, I'm new here, so I apologize if a discussion like this has been posted already. I've been searching for some help with my dilemma and haven't really found anything too helpful so I thought I'd come...
View ArticleAnyone use acceptd or similar consulting service
My S17 is getting ready to apply to colleges and he wants to make vocal performance part of his college studies. He is looking for a serious music program but is leaning more towards a LAC with good...
View ArticlePlaying (Composing, Conducting) "Like a Girl"
https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/playing-like-a-girl-the-problems-with-reception-of-women-in-music/ Problems for women composers, players, conductors, producers. If you read anything, read the ending with...
View Articlemasters in music-cello performance
Hello! My daughter is going to be applying for graduate school (MM cello performance) and I am wondering if anyone has a a good search method for this process. I am sure her professor will help her...
View ArticleThe Juilliard School: Music Composition
Okay so this school is part of my top 5 colleges (I currently have around 17 schools I want to apply to, and I already applied to around 10). I have been debating about this school a lot, on terms of...
View ArticleMaster's in Music Education (choral emphasis) vs Choral Conducting
If someone has a BM in Music Education and a single subject teaching credential, which graduate degree would make more sense if the masters were to be that person's terminal degree? This is for someone...
View ArticleGood Targets for Film Scoring
I was wondering if anybody knew any target schools that I should apply to for the film scoring connections? I will still study composition in school, but I wanted to know if I should target any schools...
View ArticleTransfer student looking for a university with good music performance
As the title says, I am a transfer student at a CC in California. I am double majoring in psychology and music (vocal performance). Soon I will have AAs in both. I would love some advice as to schools...
View ArticleDesign your own music major in grad school
Hello, I am a recent undergrad graduate and have three degrees in math, history and piano performance. I would like to go to a grad school with the freedom of letting me design my own major since I am...
View ArticleEastman School of Music Performing Arts Scholarships
I am wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how large the performing arts scholarships can be (best case scenario) at Eastman School of Music. My daughter would like to apply for their composition...
View ArticleHelp Finding Affordable Music Colleges
Hi, I'm intending to major in music in college, but I'm having trouble finding affordable safety/match schools. My family won't be able to make any significant contribution to college costs (a couple...
View ArticleGetting a composed choral piece recorded - any recommendations?
S has decided to include a choral piece (SATB with piano accompaniment) in his composition portfolio and would like to have it recorded live - there are lyrics so a MIDI recording would be far from...
View ArticleMusic Composition
I just started my junior year of high school, and I've been seriously looking into going to school for music composition. Here's where I am— 1) I play no instruments. I did some percussion in middle...
View ArticleMusic School Vibes
I have a pretty good idea of what my music school list looks like, but I'm open to suggestions. I have one safety net school I'm fairly confident I'll get into since I already know the teachers, study...
View ArticleWilliam Paterson U
Has anyone actually been to William Paterson University recently to check out a music program? Thoughts? We are considering the Music Business program, but WPU is an in-state school for us and not the...
View ArticleExtra Recommendation Letters??
So, I'm planning on applying to Manhattan School of Music, Eastman School of Music, Mannes School of Music, and New England Conservatory and I'm lucky enough to be in a situation where I have 5 strong...
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