<p>...it's often hard to know what the costs will be, as some have said, the private school ended up being cheaper than their state school; then there are the travel and housing and other costs that vary. It's just hard to know whether you will regret turning down that conservatory to take a more lucrative deal at what seemed at the time like a "hidden gem."</p>
<p>only allowing your child to apply to schools that you can afford WITHOUT any financial grants ...This way you won't have the heart wrenching task of telling your child, "I know that you have your heart set on Podunk U, but you can't go there because we can't afford it."</p>
<p>We did that upfront. Then she knew when the financial offers came in which ones were off the table. She made the decisions herself to apply knowing that they would not be acceptable if offers weren't sufficient. I like to empower them with knowledge and the ground rules and let them decide. She could manage her disappointment because she knew all along the possible outcomes. And on the other hand, had we eliminated ahead of time all we could not afford, she would not be where she is. Their offer made it affordable.</p>
<p>Additional rule for Murphy's Law: The teacher at the school with the most expensive tuition will be the one who tells your student that they need to step up to a better instrument, now. (With bassoon, this could be like buying another car, and of course you wouldn't want to trade in the old one, just in case.) :)</p>
<p>absolutely. everyone must have an emergency backup bassoon!</p>
<p>Has anyone considered the University of North Carolina at Greensboro? They have a fantastic new state-of-the-art music building and the Clainet Studio is wonderful with such professors as Dr. Kelly Burke, Dr. Ed Wilson, and Dr. Anthony Taylor. The campus is as safe as a college campus can be, the city of Greensboro is relatively small but large enough, and the performance opportunities and master classes available are incredible. Take a look at UNCG.edu. I think you’ll be impressed. They have undergrad, grad, and doctorates available.</p>
<p>Look into the clarinet program at CSU in Columbus, GA. Many fine clarinet players at this small school. Wonderful facilities and a well respected clarinet instructor.</p>
<p>While Peabody is relatively an isolated school because it’s still off campus of Johns Hopkins University, it is about as real of a college experience as Eastman and New England - all being not very big. You guys should definitely just look at teachers and have her take some lessons with them. College experience is of zero importance when you study with the best professors in the country. Peabody acquired Anthony McGill, the principal of Metropolitan Opera, two years ago and he is an unbelievable instructor.</p>
<p>Across the country I would say: Curtis with Donald Montanaro, Colburn with Yehuda Gilad, Oberlin with Richard Hawkins, Peabody and Manasse with Anthony McGill, Cleveland Institute of Music with Franklin Cohen, University of Michigan, and University of Indiana with Eli Iban. Most of these are hard to get in with good scholarship, but very worth it if you get in.</p>
<p>Any additional suggestions? I’m also a current hs junior wanting to major in clarinet performance and want to find a good teacher. I’ve been doing mostly reading but wanted to ask for more info. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Yehuda Gilad also teaches at USC.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard (outside of this forum) about clarinet, it is key to have personal contact with prospective clarinet teachers, like sample lessons I suppose. Yes, there are some big teacher names and big school names mentioned on this thread, and the next thing is to get more specific on potential student/teacher matches.</p>
<p>Yes, definitely–all of the programs listed are very competitive, with some only taking a couple of clarinetists per year, some none at all. I would definitely suggest sample lessons, visits, and lots of preparation on audition repertoire!</p>
<p>I also heard that Lebanon valley, and also try out Juilliard… we took their tour and the school is amazing, but performance only…</p>
<p>Any other suggestions? Thanks.</p>
<p>Anthony McGill has just signed up to also teach at the Bard Conservatory, adding to the existing roster of Laura Flax (American Symphony Orchestra) and David Krakauer (klezmer god).</p>