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View ArticleAtlanta Institute of Music and Media vs Berklee
I applied to aimm back in December 2018. I started doing the online prep course but I'm struggling a bit with it because I'm having a very hard finding time to do it. I really am interested in the...
View ArticleQuestion for violinists (or their parents)
D21 is applying to a few more selective summer programs as a violinist right now. My question is, if you submitted a recording of long-ish first movement of a concerto with a long-ish cadenza to a HS...
View ArticleMusic Department Professor
Hi, This is a long shot but has anyone had any experience with Rufus Olivier as a bassoon prof? Mainly, is he committed to his students? He teaches at three universities and is principal in two major...
View ArticleBerklee College of Music: Film Scoring
Does anyone have any information on the Film Scoring program at Berklee? I was recently accepted here and I am thinking about attending. I am thinking about double majoring in this and Composition...
View ArticleWestminster High School Vocal Institute
Hi, Is there anyone with recent experience (the last year or two) at Westminster's High School Vocal Institute program? (Or that has recommendations for a 2-3 week voice program in the Northeast?) My...
View ArticleWhat Did Your Kid Do with A Music Degree?
First question: for those whose kids have graduated from college, what did they did with the degree? Second question: do most music majors go on to graduate school? Last question: Is there ever...
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 Articledo you think calarts composition is worth it?
hello, i'm a future undergraduate student who wants to study music composition. my dream job is to be a composer for films/games/commercial. calarts is known as a great school for film/video/animation,...
View ArticleCurtis piano anybody?
Waiting for pre-screen acceptance mail to come.. Has anyone who applied for piano performance got mail from them?
View ArticleAnyone applying for 2023 Computer Music at Peabody Conservatory
Has anyone gotten an interview date for Computer Music or know when they will be letting people know when and or if they are being offered an interview?
View Articlemusic theory & aural skills test materials?
Hi everyone, I am auditioning for violin performance at SMU next weekend & there is a requirement of taking an online music theory & listening (aural skills) test beforehand. I have been...
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 ArticleAuditions anxiety
I have been a lurker on CC for a while now, my D is only a freshman in HS at this point, but perhaps someone here has advice in overcoming audition anxiety. My D is perusing MT, has no problems with...
View ArticleTransferring form CSU to Music Schools?
Hi y'all! I'm currently a freshman at a CSU (SFSU) and just switched my major from English to Music, Piano Performance. However, I found out that the Music Department here is not good enough and is...
View ArticleQuestion for violinists (or their parents)
D21 is applying to a few more selective summer programs as a violinist right now. My question is, if you submitted a recording of long-ish first movement of a concerto with a long-ish cadenza to a HS...
View ArticleNEC Application submit button panic!
This evening we had an episode in our house. My D submitted her NEC application on October 31st ahead of the November 1 priority deadline and quickly moved forward with other things. Tonight she felt...
View ArticleHelp! Parent running out of steam
We’re right in the middle of audition season and I really feel like I’m running on fumes. When I look back over the past year — starting with college visits junior year, decision to do a BM, return/new...
View ArticleMajor Mess Up with Audition Prep - Advice Needed!
S is starting his auditions on Friday and I just this morning started reading over the audition requirements at each of the 3 schools on his first trip to make sure he has everything he needs. I just...
View ArticleBerklee High School Jazz Fest and Grammy Jazz Camp both axed this year....
Just curious as I haven’t seen this discussed much here and if any population of parents/students would have a POV it would be this one. What do we think this means in terms of academic jazz and...
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