How many conservatories should a jazz musician apply to?
I know for conventional wisdom says 7-10 colleges - 2-3 safety schools, 3-4 target schools, and 2-3 reach schools.. Considering a music school applicant should visit the schools, prepare prescreening...
View ArticleAnyone used Music School Central for college consultant?
This is a college consultant specializing in music, and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this company? https://musicschoolcentral.com/about/
View ArticleMusic Colleges Admission
My son is interested in pursuing music. Currently in Grade 11 pursuing IB music. admission into music colleges seems a very different task than what we did for our daughter. Is it worth having a...
View ArticleClassical Trumpet performance undergrad, applying next year. Advice on tryout...
Seeking advice from anyone who has recently been through the application process for classical trumpet. Kid is willing to go anywhere in the US or Canada. Me, I'd prefer he stay in the Northeast, but...
View ArticleJazz Programs that Embrace the Electric Bass
I realize that the double bass is prefered over the the electric bass as the traditional instrument in jazz. I've got a son that is an accomplished upright player, but he really wants the electric to...
View ArticleStrong Schools for Composition Programs in Texas, Oklahoma
I would love to hear experience that any of you have with solid BM - Music Composition programs at the undergrad level in Texas, Oklahoma or other nearby states. It seems that many of the best...
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 ArticleBA in Music Questions
My son wants to attend a Liberal Arts College and earn a double major in CS and Music. Well, he thought he did. He recently asked me if he would be able to take classes in Music Composition and Music...
View ArticleCan I get into Curtis or Julliard?
I'm a flute performance major on my sophomore year at a music conservatory and was thinking of transferring next year. My top choices are Curtis Institute of Music and The Julliard School. My...
View ArticleHow to select best colleges for Music Composition
I will be applying to music colleges and conservatories for Fall 2020. I am looking for best colleges the can be good for Music Composition. I am passionate about Music composition and in classical...
View ArticleConductor/director LOR
D20 is applying to several LACs with music schools -- she needs to apply to the main school and then the music school separately. Her director/conductor will be doing a LOR. The LOR is required for the...
View Article"Ask Me Anything" - Former Berklee Director of Admissions and Faculty Member
As Director of Admissions and faculty member at Berklee College of Music for 40 years, engaging with passionate students and parents about music education has been my life's work, and I was delighted...
View ArticleHello Everyone,
What is the procedure/timeline after picking schools/conservatories? My teen will apply to 6 picked very soon. She seeks to have sample lessons with professors. When does that usually happen? If there...
View ArticleClass of 2023 undergrad/Class of 2021 grad: The Tours, the Auditions, the...
Having learned so much from @SpartanDrew 's thread for the previous class, I'd love to invite parents of current juniors to share their impressions, advice, frustrations and joys as we start the...
View ArticleNew York Jazz Safety Schools. The City College of New York
I am looking for insights City College. In terms of education, how does it compare to The New School and The Manhattan School of Music? Is it know for gerous scholarships? Is it in a relatively safe...
View ArticleMerit Scholarships for Music Majors (reported by School)
I will update this as I get more information from members of this board. Please remember that these are reported and anonymous so they may not be 100% accurate. (these are music and not academic...
View ArticleEssay on the Class Divide in Classical Music
Here's an interesting, nuanced essay on the problems of a classical music career by a young, former composer who is now a full-time writer. https://thebaffler.com/salvos/strike-with-the-band-wagner
View ArticleWill a BA in Music require an audition?
My son is applying to several liberal arts schools and some schools that have Conservatories for a BA in Music. He does not plan to pursue a BM that would be held in the conservatory. My question is,...
View ArticleSOME NOTES ABOUT POSTING IN THIS FORUM. PLEASE READ
According to CC rules, posts must be about yourself or your children. Posting for a "friend" is not allowed and those posts will be removed. There has been quite a bit of chat here about scholarships...
View ArticleHow many schools should a Vocal Major apply to?
Hi everyone! I made a post last month regarding some of the schools I was considering applying to, and since then, I've been able to visit UMich, Oberlin, and Carnegie Mellon. Through college visits...
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