Grad School Musicology/ Performance

College Majors Music Major
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<p>Hello All, </p>

<pre><code>I am new here and would like to know if anyone out there knows if there are any grad schools offering programs with these specs. I can definitely apply to others, just wondering if there was something that someone knew that might help me "on my way." I am an undergraduate junior flute performance major at the University of Denver. I would like to study a double Master's degree in Flute Performance and Musicology or do a Masters leading into PhD track in Musicology at a school that has a great flute teacher. I have studied with flutist's of the L.A. Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and Colorado Symphony, and would like my grad school to have a teacher that's even another "notch" up from that. Even though I still have time, I am thinking about places like Boston University b/c I noticed they have a double Masters option, they seem to be a solid overall college and have GREAT flute teachers such as Linda Toote (who I'm studying w/ next week at a summer program). Also, University of British Columbia (seems like a great location and wonderful flute teacher- Lorna McGhee who played in the London Phil) and my current school as a safety money-wise (they have great endowments and I would ensure I would get good orchestral performance experience) and perhaps University of Colorado, who has a great teacher Christina Jennings.
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<p>Are these good musicology programs? For preparation, I'm planning to bump up my grades even though I currently have a 3.7, learn French, and start some good research/ writing/ projects, as well as practice for summer music festivals to enhance my performance resume. I'm also thinking about doing volunteer stuff in the summer to be a well balanced applicant. Is there anything someone might know of that I'm missing to ensure that my application is solid to this program- since I'm a ways out and can correct it now to make it better prepared? </p>

<p>Sorry this is so long. Thanks in advance for ALL your help. Sincerely</p>

<p>Astewa57</p>

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<p>Since I’m currently attending BU’s graduate program, I thought I’d pipe in with some information about the school. You will likely not have a problem getting into the program as long as you meet their performance expectations in your audition. </p>

<p>The musicology department is very strong. Linda Toote is an excellent flute teacher. The chair of the winds and brass department is not very organized.</p>

<p>The organization of the admissions office is not good. If you are going to apply to BU for a graduate program, be sure you know exactly what the requirements are and stay on top of all of your deadlines even after admissions. They are not hand-holders. Also, as a musicology major you may have some graduate assistantship positions available that you would not as a performance major. Both programs are very intense. You sound like you are very organized so it likely wont’ be a problem, but you should know what to expect.</p>

<p>Undergraduate admissions go through a different office so the above statement doesn’t apply.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! That really helps a lot! :)</p>