Music (Performance) and Neuroscience: Double Major
Somehow during the past three years of high school, I developed a passion for learning and science. Neuroscience appeals to me greatest because it sort of encompasses a lot of subjects I already found...
View ArticleSAT/ACT for Shepherd School at Rice + Bienen school at Northwestern?
I'm a rising senior planning on getting a performance degree and these schools are at the top of my list. Aside from the audition, I understand that these schools also have high academic standards as...
View ArticleMusic as a minor/major?
I'm trying to figure out what would be best for me to do. Right now I'm a sophomore and a good bit along the major trajectory in both art and the STEM field I'm pursuing as well as going abroad...
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 ArticleMasters in music performance ( strings)
Hello! My daughter is wrapping up her undergraduate degree at a liberal arts college with a very strong music school (Bachelor of Music, cello performance). She is going to pursue her Masters in Music...
View ArticleClass of 2024 undergrad/Class of 2022 grad: The Tours, the Auditions, the...
Having learned so much from @akapiratequeen 's thread for the previous class (and since it's that group's "Journey-versary"), it makes sense to start a thread for the next group of musicians! My hope...
View ArticleNYU Steinhardt for Flute/Music Performance
Hello, I'm currently a high school Junior interested in majoring in flute performance in college. I was wondering whether the Woodwind Studies program at NYU Steinhardt is comparable to other music...
View ArticleMusic Composition/Performance
Hey! I’m interested in pursuing Music Composition (preferably Composition, but Performance is also good) alongside another field. And so, I would like to undertake a BA (more flexibility). So, does...
View ArticleJazz Clarinet. Help for a nontraditional woodwind route
Hello. My son, a junior, is a clarinet player. He's been migrating more to jazz music, rather than classical, in the last two years. He also now does play saxophone but he is stronger on clarinet and...
View ArticleDeciding on a British opera school to apply for.
What is better Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy, or Guildhall?
View ArticleSample Lessons and Non-responsive Instructors
My son has arranged or attempted to arrange sample lessons as several of of the conservatories/universities he is interested in attending fall of 2020. Some of the schools admission departments have...
View ArticleAsk Questions about Pursuing Music Major Here
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 ArticleHow 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 ArticleSMTD BTA Program
Can anyone share if this program is less competitive for females than the rest of the SMTD programs? I have a C 27 on the ACT and 3.9 GPA from a Michigan public school. I'm thinking of applying jointly...
View ArticleAdmissions Fears Due to Former Experience...
Hey guys, I am working towards my Master's Degree in vocal pedagogy (that's my end-goal), but before I embark any further I have a very real concern. Each applications asks one to list any post-high...
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 ArticleDouble Degree Dilemma essay (written by David Lane)
The Double Degree Dilemma Introduction Music school admissions offices receive more and more visitors expressing an interest in becoming involved with a "double degree" program. At first glance, a...
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 ArticleGoForth Journal
S, HS junior, continues his jazz bass musician path. We have experienced sort of a transition of focus. Efforts in the past have pertained to the capabilities of S himself. Discovering the ways to...
View ArticleFinancing grad school for MM in performance
I believe most grad programs have financial aid based on merit/talent rather than need. In the event that D does not qualify for a full tuition merit award, I'm wondering how need based aid is...
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