Musicians and Parents - Introduce yourself!
I don't know if this will work, but sometimes when I'm reading a post, I'm wishing I could remember more about the poster - parent or student? Performance? Music Ed? What instrument? I thought it might...
View ArticleVocal Performance in Florida
Hoping some of you have some insight on Vocal Performance degrees at Florida schools. I work with students predominately interested in BFA Musical Theater but have someone who is only interested in...
View ArticleTime to think about summer!
We're making a list and checking it twice.... not for Santa.... How is it possible that she *just* started college and now it's time to get ready for summer institute auditions! Thankfully I think my D...
View ArticleQuestion about "Acceptd" Letters of Recommendation
Hello! After my son enters the email for a recommender for each school, is the recommender prompted to provide a tailored letter for each school? Or does the recommender upload a single letter that...
View Article2020 PRE-SCREEN THREAD
Hello, music major hopefuls! This thread is designed to catalog our confirmed audition dates after receipt of prescreening results. This will allow us to celebrate each other's successes, give future...
View ArticleQuestion on anyone's experience with transferring and merit scholarship money
Hello Forum friends! I've been off from this site for awhile. Busy times getting D sorted in her new apartment in NYC for her sophomore year and moving son off to grad school. Oy! In any case, I have a...
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...
View ArticleSupermoderator? Anyone out there?
Hi- If there is a supermoderator out there, can you pin the thread on 2020 prescreens to the top? Thanks!
View ArticleWhat does “interim” director mean?
Particularly when this individual appears to have had the interim title for several years?
View ArticleGood schools for music and comp sci?
I'm looking to major in computer science with a minor (or maybe double major, depending on the school) in music. So far I'm looking at UW Madison and Lawrence so any input about those schools would be...
View ArticleCollege Light Opera Company (CLOC) for summer, auditions open now
Posting a pitch for College Light Opera Company (CLOC) in Falmouth, MA for music, musical theater, theater set design, dancers, etc. The company does 9 shows in 9 weeks, from mid June through late...
View ArticleTips for getting into NYO2?
I'm a high schooler interested in attending NYO2 this summer. I know it is an extremely prestigious program, as it is very difficult to get in. As part of the application process, a biographical essay...
View ArticleLooking for advice..daughter plays harp..looking at schools
I'm looking for advice. My daughter is currently in 8th grade. Next year, when high school starts, she'd like to make sure she is doing everything she can to ensure a good shot at getting into a music...
View ArticleHeadshots for Prospective Music Students?
I did a quick search but didn't see this addressed. I know that MT majors go to auditions armed with headshots, but is that also true for music/music ed majors? Thanks!
View Article2020 Audition and Interview Tips and information
Hi All - we did the round of conservatories last year. My son made it through 4 of 5 prescreens and attended 2 auditions/interviews (NEC didn't have audition/interview for BM Composition, and he didn't...
View Articlewomen composers
https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/page/women-composers-by-time-period I look forward to the day when a list of women composers is not needed, and everyone is simply a "composer." There is no similar...
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 ArticleAcceptance Thread Class of 2024
Apologies if this thread already exists—I looked but didn’t see anything. We’ve gotten two acceptances over the weekend and I thought that there were probably others! Also, it may help future pursuers...
View ArticleMusic schools in the Northwest
I've been wading through possibly outdated information in old posts, and I thought it might be better to start a new thread to ask for current information. How are music programs at the following...
View ArticleQuestion about SMTD undergrad vocal audition. Is it long?
Hello! I am new poster here (though a long-time lurker). My son got an audition for January 17. We haven't yet received specifics (like exact time). Has anyone gone through the audition before? I am...
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