Correlation between success in State and National Comp &...
With so much time on my hands I've been back reading a lot of threads here trying to get a game plan for this coming year. I know as parents, we all think our kids are talented and wonderful. I want to...
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 ArticleIs anyone considering deferring their kid's conservatory for a year due to...
Is anyone thinking of deferring their music school acceptances a year? We hadn't even considered doing this, but this weekend my son said that he didn't feel it would be financially worth it to go to...
View ArticleClass of 2025 Undergrad/Class of 2023 Grad: The Tours, the Auditions, the...
Since most 2020 seniors have now made their official decisions, is it finally time to start a Journey thread for the rising Senior Class of 2021? My son is finalizing his lists and practicing a lot...
View ArticlePercussion Performance and Schools
My son will be applying for admission for Fall 2021. We have already visited some schools, but are relying on our own research and suggestions of private instructors. We have visited 5 schools and...
View ArticleSchool of Music
Has anybody been accepted to the school of music off the waitlist yet? Haven’t seen any comments on this. Thx.
View ArticleNATS announces choral rehearsals/concerts could be suspended for up to 1-2...
D just sent me a screen shot from a presentation given yesterday at a webinar by NATS/ACDA/ChorusAmerica/Barbershop with recommendations of how to proceed in the face of COVID-19. Given that they come...
View ArticleHow does admissions at non-conservatory schools work?
Hello, I'm considering doing undergrad as a music major, since I have had a passion for music for years, along with playing in the top ensembles at my high school. That being said, I don't think I'm...
View ArticleUNT College of Music or Jacobs School of Music?
I am a transferring jazz studies major and I have been doing so much research on both schools. I chose UNT fairly recently, but I have been apprehensive just based on which school could benefit my...
View ArticleQuestions about the Juilliard School music program
Hello, all! For those of you who are either students at the Juilliard School, or have in some way a connection with the school, can you please tell me what your audition process was like and any...
View ArticleUniversity of North Texas College of Music for jazz
For anyone interested, please give me pros and cons about the college of music at the University of North Texas being a jazz studies major (based on any experience from last many years to the present)....
View ArticleMusic Admissions
Hey! I know I had a similar thread on this a while back, but this is a bit different, so please don't just cut me off before you read ahead. I am interested in pursuing music and a science and have...
View ArticleHow Important are Private lessons?
I want to audition for music school but I have never taken private voice lessons. I've been in choir and studied music for almost five years, so I have rather extensive musical knowledge despite this....
View ArticleHere we go again!
Having just been through the process of getting my younger daughter into Berklee and (hopefully) getting her started there in the fall I thought I might have a bit of a break. However given the state...
View ArticleWas locked on Crane and now considering NAZ due to Covid-19
Well, I have posted before about our daughter. She was accepted at all 5 schools she applied for Music Education: Fredonia, Potsdam (crane), Univ Akron, Ohio State and Nazareth. So after a lot of...
View ArticleConservatory Method of Acceptance
From what I understand, several music schools and conservatories accept new students based on how many spots are open in their respective instrument/voice part. Do any schools have this information...
View ArticleWhat do you need to get into college as a music performance major
For context, I am a flute player. I am first chair in the highest ensemble at my school. I am a piccolo player and section leader in my school’s marching band. I play alto flute in flute choir. I am...
View ArticleOnline Summer Programs
I am starting to see that music programs are continuing their high school summer programs to an online format (Interlochen, Berklee to mention a couple). The programs are still pricey for being online....
View ArticleNAfME All-National Orchestra
So I recently just submitted my application for NAFME All-National Symphony Orchestra and was curious about my chances of getting in. I am the principal cellist of my youth orchestra that is very...
View ArticleAsian-American playing football
So I'm currently a junior and have been researching more about college admissions. I have heard from many Asian-American family friends who have gone off to college that Asian-Americans applying to...
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