Feedback on my list of schools. tell me your experiences.

College Majors Music Major
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<p>I have finally decided on a list of schools to apply to. I will begin the application/audition process this month. I want to get feedback about these different schools and possible suggestions to add/remove. I am really performance oriented and would really like to be in a program where I am performing at least scenes/ small roles from jump start. the Schools are:</p>

<p>North Carolina School of The Arts
Temple University
Juilliard School
Manhattan School of Music
Ithaca College
SUNY Purchase</p>

<p>Please post any suggestions. thanks!!</p>

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<p>I don’t understand what you mean by performing scenes / small roles.</p>

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<p>basically if the opera performance program targets undergrads or not.</p>

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<p>Oops - sorry, you can tell I’m an instrumentalist mom. I see Bari in your name and think Euphonium or maybe Bari-sax! I have no experience with voice majors - can’t help you there.</p>

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<p>haha its cool~~</p>

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<p>Do you have a specific teacher you want to work with at the schools on your list?</p>

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<p>Mark Oswald at MSM at Marion Pratnicki NCSA</p>

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<p>Oh and possibly and Jacque Trussel at SUNY Purchase</p>

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<p>I am glad to hear that you have specific teachers in mind. The teacher is more important than the school. Research specific teachers very carefully and have a sample lesson with them if at all possible. Out in the professional world where you went to school doesn’t matter, just can you deliver.</p>

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<p>Check out the University of Kentucky. It has an up-and-coming opera program headed by Dr. Everett McCorvey. My step-niece is a freshman cello major, and she is playing in the orchestra for La Boheme already. They are doing Porgy and Bess in January. Also UK is an extremely good value; its out of state tuition is less than most other state schools’ in-state tuition and far less than any of the private conservatories. And there are scholarships available as well. The Metropolitan Opera holds auditions there every year. UK also participates in the Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition.</p>

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<p>Availability of performance opportunities was a major selection criteria for my daughter when she was choosing schools. And I believe that is the case for many people writing on this thread. </p>

<p>The thing that my daughter didn’t realize is that you can have all the opportunities in the world, but if your teacher tells you to hold off auditioning, those opportunities don’t do you much good. My understanding is that teacher advice is this regard is not uncommon.</p>

<p>Just a thought for those of you making selection decisions now or in the future.</p>