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Handling a delicate situation between two professors...
Second question of mine for this evening! DD applied to School #1 with Professor A. She's had a few summer sessions with him and loves his teaching method. Professor A also teaches at School #2. School...
View Articlecontemporary music program comparison
I’m planning on majoring in contemporary music (voice, songwriting, production are my “specialities” I have a pretty long list of schools, but wouldn’t mind looking a few more. If any of you know of...
View ArticleBall State Housing
My S is considering Ball State for Music Education, I hoped to start getting the ball rolling on locating housing on campus that are geared more towards the music students, or relatively close to the...
View ArticleHow important is it to take World Language Classes in high school for...
Hello parents, We have rather an odd question. D (an 8th grader) is planning her class schedule and is not interested in continuing her Spanish classes in high school (currently finishing up level 2)....
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Piano Department at IU Jacobs
Hello everyone! This is my first post on CC, however, I've been a longtime lurker and have learned so much from this forum. I'm a pianist who applied to Masters programs this audition season, and was...
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...
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Any Other Berklee Students Traveling to/Through "State of Emergency" States?
Berklee sent out a notice today that any students going to a state where a state of emergency has been declared are required to self-quarantine for two weeks before they will be allowed to return to...
View ArticleMerit-Aid for Music Composition Majors?
I just finished my conservatory interviews. I am most excited about Peabody Institute and Mannes at The New School. As many know, admission is pricey at both of these schools. How is merit-aid assigned...
View ArticleBrevard Music Center vs Interlochen Orchestra
Does anyone have any experience with either Brevard or Interlochen’s orchestra programs? I’m a trumpet player, current HS junior. I have been accepted into both but am having trouble deciding which to...
View ArticleCoronavirus and Music Schools: What's happening?
Eastman just announced they are closing and putting all classes online for the rest of the semester, Kids are currently on spring break: "Spring Break for Eastman and AS&E (Undergraduate and...
View ArticleCollege shut downs/ online classes?
Just wondering how everyone’s students are doing? We’ve seen most universities in my D’s area closing for a few weeks or even the rest of the semester and converting to online classes. We are waiting...
View ArticleCurtis audition cancellations
Anyone affected? https://www.curtis.edu/admissions/audition/ "Voice/opera auditions scheduled for March 12–15 have been canceled as have those in violin (March 20–21) and cello (March 25–26)....
View ArticleFinancial offer from IU Jacobs?
Hello everyone! For those who have been admitted to IU Jacobs, has anyone received scholarship information yet? Thank you!
View ArticleNY Times Article on Decisions on Colleges Without Access to Campuses
Fortunately (until grad school!) we're past this phase, but I've seen a few people mention their frustration about this here. I don't know if the article will be helpful,...
View ArticleCommercial Music/Popular Music & Music Business/Industry Schools
I'm currently looking at schools right now so I can plan my classes to transfer with from my community college. Does anyone know any univeristies in California that have a commercial music/popular...
View ArticleNew Music USA's response to COVID-19
Here is the response posted on New Music USA's website, to help musicians, composers and organizations during these difficult times.https://www.newmusicusa.org/content/covid-19/
View ArticleHow do you know if a conservatory or university if financially healthy?
Now more than ever I want my child to attend a school with vast resources. How do I research the schools to find out. So far he has been accepted to Berklee, Then New School, SFCM, and DePaul. What are...
View ArticleQuestions after admission, before full financial package is known....
Hey All, My son has been admitted into a few schools where the chair or director of the department has reached out to have a discussion with the student and parents. We of course know all the basics...
View ArticleThe difference between a "conservatory" and a "school of music"? Regardless...
Good morning! I have not been able to find the answer to this question no matter how much I ask Google, so I thought I'd bring it here. What the heck is the difference between a conservatory...
View ArticleSchool of Jazz & Contemporary Music, The New School
Does anyone have any insights into this program? How does it compare to the programs at Berklee? How are the facilities including classrooms and boarding? What's the acceptance rate for this program?...
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