<p>I noticed that every now and then, someone would bring something up about Chicago College of Performing Arts, but no one would say much about it. Does anyone have any experience with the school?</p>
<p>Wohin, or should I call you Where-to? I have also noticed that no one seems to say much about CCPA. We have a classical voice performance major in the family who was accepted at CCPA and Eastman (and Indiana & BU), so I have some knowledge that I would be glad to share with you and anyone else who pms me.</p>
<p>For what program are you looking at CCPA?</p>
<p>I think a big reason for its neglect is the general standing of Roosevelt, which is an interesting school ideology-wise but not at all prestigious, whereas music programs comparable to CCPA at NYU or UCLA (for example) benefit greatly from the reputations of their universities.</p>
<p>I'm currently looking into their MFA acting program...not a lot of grad school posts around these parts, any insight? I'm not looking for prestige, I'm just looking for good, personal training.</p>
<p>Have you seen the thread about CCPA's MT ?<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/roosevelt-university-mt/%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/roosevelt-university-mt/</a> It's not exactly what you are looking into, but at least it has some postings.</p>
<p>Yep, I read through all of those. Was just posting on the off chance that anyone could tell me more about their grad programs....thanks. :) (I also didn't realize this was under the music major forum, so I apologize!)</p>
<p>I am very interested in the CCPA for voice and/or piano. I have asked about this school at least twice on the forums, but no one responded because the topic got dropped or someone else answered a question. No matter; I ask again. Does anyone have any knowledge of the music conservatory at the CCPA?</p>
<p>The faculty members all seem rather accomplished. Does anyone have any recommendations for a specific teacher for voice or piano? Or perhaps someone knows of a few other good music programs in Illinois or Florida (other than FSU)?</p>
<p>I will visit the school in late February and will post my impression for everyone after I return.</p>
<p>I think I've chimed in about CCPA before, but can't find the thread...here's my two cents:</p>
<p>Six vocal performance majors from my D's high school have attended CCPA over the past five years. Two dropped out, three have graduated and two are currently studying there. Two of the graduates have been accepted to well-known graduate programs and one is taking a break. The current students are both studying with Michael Best (I think that's his name) and are very happy with the program. </p>
<p>I believe that the students chose this program because it's in Chicago--a great place to make connections in performance--and because a local voice teacher directed them to a teacher there. As is stated over and over in this forum, having a good connection with a teacher is paramount.</p>
<p>I wonder about the caliber of student there, as there's not pre-screening process...just apply and get an audition spot. The students I know who have attended were talented singers, though, and perhaps chose a less stressful admissions route and the proximity and advantages of Chicago. </p>
<p>I also echo the previous posters concerns about the reputation of a degree from Roosevelt...if you don't end up in the music world, how much does a degree from that university count, versus one from, say, University of Illinois (an Illinois school with a well-regarded music program, albeit a BA rather than a BM)?</p>
<p>Here's the previous thread from several months ago:</p>
<p>schleen,</p>
<p>I'm confused - undoubtedly my problem, not your post! Also not particularly improtant, but maybe it's an issue important to someone out there.</p>
<p>The reference to University of Illinois suggests tht they offer only a BA in Music? If so, I believe not true (unless I'm horribly out-of-date). Without checking, I believe the performance degrees are BM's and that ed majors receive a BS in Music Ed. </p>
<p>Sorry to nit-pick - the substance of your post is clearly elsewhere and valuable!</p>