Frequently, both parents and students wonder how certain members of their class were admitted to a school with lower class rank, test scores, etc. How do seemingly “better” students, with better grades, and better test scores, not get in? The answer is the most significant, and least talked-about word about undergraduate college admissions game: COHORTS […]
There is a mission-critical thing that students and parents considering a music track at either colleges or conservatories MUST do if you want to gain admission: Take a lesson with a professor at the school(s) of choice a year or more BEFORE you apply and audition when you are ready to do that. Read on […]
Chances are better than average that you WILL NOT get into most good music schools on an audition alone. We’ve had too many students who have been surprised by that “secret” of the game of getting into a top conservatory or university program. Here’s what you do to get yourself on the radar of some of […]
Do you like to travel? Do you like foreign languages? Food? Culture? Perhaps a career as a diplomat is for you! The way to “audition” that option is to apply for a summer internship at the State Department. To find out more about how to apply for the program, click here.
Summer Program: Brevard Music Center Website: brevardmusic.org/institute/ Location: Brevard, North Carolina Number of students: High School: Classical 180; Jazz: 42. College programs round campus to 400+ students. Best for: Classical/Concert; Jazz; Vocal; Opera Brevard Music Center is one the best and most prestigious American summer music festivals based in the mountains of western North Carolina, not far from […]
Being seen and heard is everything in music. You need an audience to perform. One of the interesting showcase opportunities is the Made in New York Jazz Competition. Open to everyone around the world, any age, solo instrumental or vocal, you produce a video and they put it out to a global audience to gauge […]
If you got into an All-State band, orchestra, or choir for your senior year, congrats! It’s a big deal, and it can help you anywhere you apply, music major or no. The problem for students in some states is that the state music educator’s association notifies you that you got in AFTER the state colleges’ early […]