<p>Does anyone have any insight on these programs for vocal performance and/or music education? Any really good voice teachers? My D will need a safety school beyond the east coast conservatories where she will apply (for fall 2010).</p>
<p>CSU Fullerton,Long Beach and Northridge all have good vocal performance and music education programs. Im not familiar with CSU San Fran. (or are you referring to SF Conservatory? which in any event shouldnt be considered a safety)
I know several students and teachers from the first three post on NFCS.NET, and you can probably find someone to recommend a teacher.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply, musica. Yes, I was referring to San Francisco State U. I'll check that website for further info.</p>
<p>I forgot to add---have you also considered Chapman as a safety? They give (or at least they used to) a considerable amount of merit aid to talented students.</p>
<p>My D will do the Classical Singer competition at Chapman soon, so we'll get a bit of a look at it then. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>CSULB has a really good vocal program. Recently their music program was donated a LOT of money and my choir teacher said that about half of their students may be on full ride scholarships. If it's not too late, your daughter should definitely consider that school as a safety.</p>
<p>Thank you, dissonance. My daughter is currently a junior, so we will definitely look at that.</p>
<p>I am a former Cal State Fullerton student. Though my declared major was musical theatre, I minored in music (emphasis in classical voice and jazz piano), and I spent a lot of time in the music department.</p>
<p>CSUF provides some really great training for a state school. Though the atmosphere is less competitive than that of a conservatory, there are still some fine musicians coming out of this school. Incoming freshmen enter as BA Music students, and the Vocal Performance major is declared once the student has passed four semesters of juries (changing their degree to a BM). Voice students can expect to take at least two years of Italian, French and German. Performance-wise, voice students are expected to sing in the University Chorus if not the Chamber Singers. Opera Theatre is also required, and this is the class that performs opera scenes every fall and a full-length opera or operetta in the spring. Last year, I was one of the contadine in "The Gondoliers" directed by the noted Gilbert and Sullivan director Richard Sheldon. This year, he has returned to direct "The Mikado". </p>
<p>If you have the chance to visit the school, do so in mid-April, whatever weekend "The Mikado" is playing. Get into contact with Prof. Janet Smith, who runs the Department of Voice and co-directs the Opera Theatre group. Ask her to set you up with a current student who can give you a tour of the Performing Arts building and answer any questions you or your daughter may have. </p>
<p>Wow, I just realized how much I wrote! As for the other schools that you mentioned, I know that Long Beach and SF State both have very solid music programs as well. If I remember correctly, Long Beach's strong point is its instrumental jazz program, and SF State's choirs are top-notch. I also hear that music education is strong at both schools. If you have some more questions about any of these schools, or if you would like some more suggestions on places to look into, just let me know! Best of luck with the college search!</p>
<p>Hi there! I am currently getting my BM in Music Education (Choral/Vocal Studies) and I love every bit of the conservatory at Cal State Long Beach. The choral director there (Dr. Jonathan Talberg) is one of the best, with a few pieces under his name (Jonathan Talberg Choral Series) just established this last fall. </p>
<p>What is your daughter looking to pursue? The Opera Program here is fantastic; they just recently put on an amazing performance of “La Clemenza di Tito.” There are 7 choirs at LB: Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, 49er Chorus, University Choir (audition), and Chamber Choir (audition). Those are the “classical” choirs at LB, as well as the jazz groups, “Jazz and Tonic” and “Pacific Standard Time.” If she is looking to do performance, she can get her degree in Vocal Performance (classical) or Jazz Performance. If education, a BA in general music, or BM with a focus on Choral/Vocal Studies. One possibility for your daughter is to double major in performance AND education. If she will be a Performance Major, the difference is only a few more classes of applying education into the classroom. All of the Voice faculty are superb. Notable teachers are Elisabeth Pehlivanian, Tim MacDougall, Shigemi Matsumoto. Head to <www.csulb.edu music=“”> and search for the voice faculty for thier bios.</www.csulb.edu></p>
<p>Check these links out to look for more information about our department. That link should have videos of recent Chamber Choir and Pacific Standard Time performances.
[Bob</a> Cole Conservatory of Music | California State University, Long Beach](<a href=“http://www.csulb.edu/~music/cvo/jonathan_talberg.html]Bob”>http://www.csulb.edu/~music/cvo/jonathan_talberg.html)</p>
<p>Random Videos
[YouTube</a> - csulb choir](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=csulb+choir&aq=f]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=csulb+choir&aq=f)</p>
<p>University Choir (Fall 2008)
[YouTube</a> - At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIj_-mFJq6Q]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIj_-mFJq6Q)</p>
<p>You are more than welcome to come and visit the choirs to see how rehearsals are … well rehearsed. Chamber is 1-3PM on Mon/Wed and University Choir is 1-3PM on Tu/Th.</p>
<p>Hope that was some helpful information about Long Beach State!</p>
<p>Also, tuition for me is about 1,400-1,600 a semester, without scholarships. One of the cheaper schools to attend, plus an amazing education in the Conservatory. Because of the recent contributions to our department, it will be easier for your daughter to obtain a scholarship, possibly even full-ride. The donation goes ONLY to scholarship funds. The voice department is quite large here, but competition always pushes you to work harder anyway. I cannot reiterate how talented the individuals here are; definitely make a stop by Long Beach on your college tours.</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about the program reputation and/or the financial aid outlook at UC Irvine? How about UCSD?</p>
<p>Thanks so much, bryanthnguyen. This is really helpful. It’s great to hear that a double major in performance/education could be possible. My D is so busy right now, there’s no way we can visit during a school day, but I’m hoping that some of the voice teachers might be around in August. She’ll definitely apply. If it turns out it’s a fit, it would be close enough for us to see her perform occasionally. That would be nice. Looks like a great way to save $ for grad school.</p>
<p>Hi Sopranomom92 (and anyone else who’s reading this):</p>
<p>I hope you and your daughter were able to come out and visit the Bob Cole Conservatory at CSULB. My name is Jonathan Talberg, and I’m the Director of the choral/vocal/opera program-</p>
<p>Bryant gave some great information regarding the program; we are the only state-supported conservatory in California, and, I don’t believe you can beat our program or our education–at any cost. </p>
<p>I’m always glad to meet with prospective students and their parents; please check out our website at [Bob</a> Cole Conservatory of Music | California State University, Long Beach](<a href=“http://www.csulb.edu/music]Bob”>Bob Cole Conservatory of Music @ CSULB), email me at <a href=“mailto:jtalberg@csulb.edu”>jtalberg@csulb.edu</a>, or call my office, 562.985.5112 for more information. </p>
<p>Sincerely, </p>
<p>Dr. Talberg</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Which of the California State Universities are outstanding in BA (piano)?</p>
<p>Louchopin- try starting a new thread with your question. This one is several years old and geared towards Vocal Performance. You’ll get better answers by starting over!</p>