NY Music Education for daughter - Decisions
Hello All. I have been researching these forums and all the information has been outstanding. So we are outside of Buffalo, NY and our daughter wants to attend a college for Music Education. Her...
View ArticleVague, likely dumb questions.
I apologize but I don't even really know how to phrase these questions. S23 is only a freshman but as we all know, high school course and activity selection is somewhat important when it comes to...
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 ArticleHaving trouble with College List for my Soprano daughter. HELP!!
My daughter is a junior and interested in vocal performance. We are trying to make a list of schools, but I just have no idea. She loves all types of performance but wants to be Classically trained and...
View ArticlePoor Voice Audition Experience
So...I've been auditioning for the past month practically nonstop, and for the most part every single one went well. Unfortunately, I had a poor experience with the last two I went to. I kind of just...
View ArticleRoyal College of Music / Royal Academy of Music acceptance rates
I've searched around but haven't found the actual numbers. Does anyone know the actual numbers? Undergrad and Grad programs? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleLACs with great vocal teachers including MT techniques
Hello, I'm returning to this forum after having received feedback for D1 a few years ago. I'm cross-posting this in the MT forum as well, hope that's OK. D2 is HS junior embarking on college search,...
View ArticleM pulse Summer Vocal Arts Institute feedback
Hi, all-- Can anyone whose student attended this program give a little feedback from their student's time there? Thank you!
View ArticleBass rental close to Tanglewood
Anyone know how camp attendees at Tanglewood rent the basses if bringing their own is impossible? Thanks
View ArticleChanging your first choice major away from music
Not sure where to even ask this one, but S20 just decided that he wants to pursue what he listed as his second-choice major (Math). IMHO, he has much more of a comparative advantage in math and applied...
View ArticleTrial lesson teacher emailed asking if my kid has any Qs. What kind of Q's...
Good morning! One of the teachers my kiddo had a trial lesson has emailed asking if my kid has any questions about the program or school. My kid wants to email that he has no questions. I personally...
View ArticleCalling all violin moms and dads
My daughter’s violin hickey has suddenly worsened today. She’s 18, in her 2nd semester at conservatory, been playing since she was 4, seriously since 10 so we’re familiar with the struggle. Nothing’s...
View ArticleSingers...Diction Coach?
I took my D to a local University this weekend to practice with an accompanist for an upcoming event. He was like no accompanist we've ever come in contact with. I would say he is more of an...
View ArticleManhattan School of Music
Hi! A friend of mine is waiting to hear from Manhattan School of Music, and she's supposed to find out today. Does anyone know what time results come out?
View ArticleManhattan school of Music – MSM class of 2024
The waiting is killing me. Has anyone heard about their Admissions decision from Manhattan school of music?
View ArticleDo teaching assistants teach lessons at some schools?
I meant to ask this on CC, but when we were at Oberlin, someone mentioned that because the school is almost exclusively undergrad, there are never teaching assistants teaching lessons. I hadn't even...
View ArticleTanglewood YAO versus Bowdoin? Help!
Hi, My D is trying to decide between these two programs. She is going to be a rising high school junior this summer. She prefers the emphasis on chamber music at Bowdoin and feels she will get better...
View ArticleBrevard Summer College Institute?
Hi everyone! I was accepted into the Brevard College program as a flutist a couple days ago, and I'd love to hear any pleasant or negative experiences associated with the festival. Some info on me: I'm...
View ArticleIn a Bit of a Quandary About Summer Travel for Festivals--Coronavirus
As I mentioned here earlier, my son was accepted to participate in a summer festival program for composers in Vienna in June. We've both been really excited about his going, and we bought the plane...
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.
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