How do you figure out whether a conservatory is right for you?

College Majors Music Major
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<p>Chemusic, </p>

<p>Thank you for the listing. Please note that in 1993 we became The Hartt School (dropping the “of Music”) with the addition of our dance and theatre programs.</p>

<p>BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC AT THE HARTT SCHOOL</p>

<p>The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is a rigorous academic program that prepares students for graduate study in music or other disciplines. Students in the program pursue a curriculum enhancing their academic and musical skills. They receive a broad overview of musical study with a heavy concentration in music history and music theory. In addition, B.A. in Music majors take courses from a variety of non-music disciplines, including the physical sciences, social sciences, language arts, communication, mathematics, philosophy, history, and computer science as part of their general education. In these courses students will examine in-depth problems, ideas, and issues from many perspectives to introduce them to other fields and ways of thinking. As a final project, students in the B.A. program may opt to complete either a senior project or give a senior recital.</p>

<p>Interview/Audition Requirements</p>

<p>Students applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Music program are required to complete an interview with the Academic Division Director. Interviews are scheduled on one of the
interview/audition dates. In this meeting, students are encouraged to discuss areas of interest in music, and are expected to ask questions relating to the program. Applicants are invited to bring resumes and other materials to this meeting. The manner in which applicants present themselves, and the way in which the applicants communicate, are important factors in the decision making process.</p>

<p>The B.A. in Music does not require an audition. Applicants interested in applying for the B.A. in Music with private lessons may audition on a classical or jazz instrument or voice. Auditions will be held on the same day as the interview. If an applicant wishes to pursue lessons without an audition they may register for lessons through The Hartt School Community Division. Lessons through The Hartt Community Division are not included in the cost of tuition. </p>

<p>Audition requirements for classical vocalists and
instrumentalists may be found at: [THE</a> HARTT SCHOOL: MUSIC-DANCE-THEATRE](<a href=“The Hartt School - University of Hartford”>The Hartt School - University of Hartford) </p>

<p>Audition requirements for jazz vocalists and instrumentalists may be found at: [THE</a> HARTT SCHOOL: MUSIC-DANCE-THEATRE](<a href=“The Hartt School - University of Hartford”>The Hartt School - University of Hartford)</p>

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<p>I believe at both University of Rochester and Johns Hopkins the audition is far more important than academic grades in their applicants. At both universities the music school is separate- Eastman School of Music and Peabody Institute respectively. </p>

<p>According to Peabody: ([Peabody</a> Institute - Conservatory Admissions: How we decide…](<a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/699]Peabody”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/699))</p>

<p>“For undergraduates we look for a 3.0 GPA, and for SAT scores of 530 verbal, 480 math. Anything below that goes to the Dean of Academic Affairs for evaluation. In practice, we rarely reject anyone for purely academic reasons. However, we need to take care to reject students unlikely to do well in the academic side of their programs. Problems with math and/or science are not much of an issue for Peabody since it is not necessary to take those kinds of subjects to get a performance degree here. On the other hand, those who have had really bad problems with humanities courses (English, History, etc.) will likely be rejected since courses needing similar study skills are part of the curriculum.”</p>

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<p>tigerlily, thanks for resurrecting an older thread. We were told at Peabody admissions last year that the audition is #1. If all panel members are in agreement about admitting a student, he/she is in. If there is a split decision, the candidate goes to the director of Admissions, who looks at grades, test scores and references. So, to that extent, they DO matter, because you do have access to Johns Hopkins academics. Peabody doesn’t “do” the waitlist thing(we were told) - you’re in either in or out.</p>

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<p>Hi, I noticed you mentioned studying with Robert Dick? Is he at NYU?</p>

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<p>Yes, flutechica, he’s at NYU Steinhardt.</p>