BUTI Young Artists Composition Program
Is anyone else applying to this program? I heard a lot of good things about this program, and I was wondering if anyone who went had any more information about it.
View ArticleUniversity admissions for music majors
Hello, i thought i would start a thread with information the admissions process when the music school is part of a larger university. I know that 1. University of Michigan screens the applicants’...
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 ArticleDrum Set...not Percussion
My son is a junior and looking for a drum set performance program (Jazz concentration also interests him) in the Northeast or at least East Coast. We are struggling to find schools, as many of them are...
View ArticleWithdraw application if you didn't like the teacher at the trial lesson?
Pretty much says it all. My son didn't enjoy the trial lesson at CSULB. Should he just withdraw his app or keep his options open and still consider auditioning? He's been admitted to 5 schools (but...
View ArticleNYO Apprentice Composers
Is anyone else applying to this program? I heard a lot of good things about this program, and I was wondering if anyone who went had any more information about it. I just applied and I think it may be...
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 ArticleNon-Audition Music BA? (Theory/Composition)
I am planning to go to college with a BA or maybe a BFA in Theatre/Musical Theatre (most likely in a less competitive program, open to non-MT major if I can still get dance and vocal training.) I am...
View ArticleViola Pre-Screening Results
I haven't found a discussion w a similar situation to my own so I thought I'd share. I am a violist who's been playing for 5 years, am collaborating w the CMPR's college-level orchestra, and am...
View ArticleBaylor Music School Audition
My daughter is auditioning at Baylor tomorrow (choir). She will be a freshman. Does anyone know if they admit students into the music school right away or if they wait until after all audition dates?
View ArticleFlying with a cello?
Has anyone flown recently with a cello? I’m trying to book a couple of flights for auditions for S. He obviously does not want to check his instrument. Southwest has said explicitly they require it to...
View ArticleUniversity of Miami Frost School of Music MADE/CAM Talent Scholarship Question
My daughter applied to the University of Miami Frost School of Music contemporary music program (MADE/CAM) as a popular music vocalist/songwriter. We are still waiting to hear back on prescreen...
View ArticleGap year for music student
Hello, I am very interested in hearing opinions/advice regarding taking a Gap year before Music College. I have a son who is just not ready to take this step. Are there any parents out there who has a...
View ArticlePutting finishing touches on prescreen videos. Any counsel on including some...
My D's prescreen video requirements are pretty specific in some cases and open ended in others. In the case of the more prescriptive ones, what's the POV on including some extra content that helps...
View ArticleAcceptance Thread for Undergrad Class of '23 & Grad Class of '21
Here we go! Again, please PM me with the acceptances. If you don't see it listed here today, that means that it's lost somewhere in my Inbox or a thread, so please resend it! Amyizzy's D: Columbia...
View ArticleMUSIC MAJORS: Does admissions at a voice program discount your recording over...
If the overall feeling of the piece comes across, even with the one slightly distorted note due to a technical microphone issue, can I still submit the recording? HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
View ArticlePiano performance major at NW and CMU
Any insights into the quality of piano performance major in these two schools? Also would like to know piano performance opportunities at Yale. Thanks
View ArticleHad this in the wrong place-for performing arts and fine arts majors and...
When applying to colleges, how do fine/visual, film, performing and other arts students determine their level mastery level compared to others in order to select which schools they have a shot at? It...
View ArticleIs classical voice right for me?
I’m currently a classical voice performance major at a state school with a reputable music program. I just finished my first semester of my freshman year. I’m doing opera currently, and I do enjoy...
View ArticleTeacher Assignment with Acceptance?
Starting a new thread here so that people can prepare themselves for the impending chaos and nail-biting suspense: Which schools notify teacher assignments WITH the acceptance letter, and which schools...
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