<p>Hey welcome back slidemasterx!</p>
<p>I got my masters in Music Tech but I’m not going to recommend my school (not UB for that one), it wasn’t a very good program in the end… I think Indiana might have a decent program though, and doesn’t NYU have a decent one as well? I seem to remember another thread addressing this major, you should do a little searching on the CC forums.</p>
<p>And yes, you’re MUCH more likely to get a scholarship going for a Masters than a second Bachelors.</p>
<p>I’m going to check out those schools. What would be the skill level required to get into a Masters in Music Tech? What undergrad degree would students who plan to have Masters in Music Tech usually have?</p>
<p>slidemaster- there are some specific schools and links to others mentioned in these posts:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=363963[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=363963</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=366583[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=366583</a></p>
<p>Checking the masters admission criteria directly for the schools you’re interested in would be the best place to get specific info.</p>
<p>The links violadad provided are good resources, you should check them out.</p>
<p>In my own experience re: skill level I only had to show that I had experience with computers and an interest in applying technology to theory. My ugrad degree is in Composition but I don’t think it really matters in the end. Maybe ed or performance would have less of a chance than theory/comp, logistically speaking.</p>
<p>I have to say though that in the end what really matters most is your application materials, not your ugrad major. If you can send in, for example, a computer music composition in addition to your essays you’d be more likely to be accepted than if you sent in a composition in the style of Bach (generally speaking anyway, who knows what each individual school is looking for really!)</p>
<p>Thanks for all your replies. I’ll be sure to check out those schools.</p>
<p>People, can I hear an “amen” for violadad’s thoughtful post numbered 36! He speaks the truth! Two years ago when I first logged onto CC, I was in desperate need of advice in EVERY forum on this site in order to help my DD find her dream school for international relations. Now,she is happy at her school and with a fat scholarship to boot. (With many, many thanks to knowledgeable posters here). </p>
<p>One day while lurking on CC, I remember coming across a thread titled “Tanglewood!!!” . I opened the thread and read with excitement, all of the CC kids who got into the summer institute that only “rung a bell” in my musically illiterate mind. This summer, my son is spending 2 months at Tanglewood…with thanks to those CCrs who shared their expert knowledge of outstanding music programs. DS is one few musicians on the roster from the midwest. Most folks in town have NEVER heard of Tanglewood and have no idea what he is doing. And after paying a recent visit, I am amazed that my child is there. I guess my point is, CC is batting 1000 at my house as far as valid, thoughtful advice from posters.</p>
<p>Congrats to your son, momnipotent!</p>
<p>And I heartily second your praise of this forum in general and specifically the seasoned CCers who stay around to help the newbies.</p>
<p>Best place for anyone with college bound kids.</p>
<p>I remember the happy day when CC gave us music folks our own Forum! What a treasure trove!</p>
<p>I have learned a lot on this forum that’s for sure. I was asking some people with a masters in jazz composition about their experience with scholarships and most of them said that schools rarely give out scholarships to jazz composition majors. They also said that performance majors are more likely to get a full ride. Is this true to Music Tech and Composition also?</p>
<p>slidemaster- You’re really asking a hypothetical question. </p>
<p>As a general rule of thumb, few schools give financial aid in large amounts to
grad students across most music disciplines. The exceptions are those students with the top credentials or expectations of excellence for their particular fields. These are highly competitive.</p>
<p>The good or average student may get some reduction in costs through a relatively small grant. Additional monies can be attained through small stipends attached to teaching fellows, research assistants and residential advisors. The amounts vary by your particular level of expertise, the number of available slots, and the amount of money a department is allocated.</p>
<p>The fact that you are international and by your own admission find your undegrad degree lacking probably does not help you.</p>
<p>It is also very school specific.</p>
<p>My advice would be to try and pin down some programs across a number of schools that match what your looking for, and then thoroughly investigate through the school’s website or admissions office what they may be able to do for you.</p>
<p>I honestly don’t know what to offer than urge you begin by following up the leads that have been suggested.</p>
<p>I will amend this slightly. Yale grad school will give full tuition to all accepted music majors. But this is arguably the most competitive grad music program in the US. It is also the most selective, surpassing Juilliard, who does not automatically offer full tuition to accepted grads. I do not think your program of study in Music Tech is available there, but check. Potentially your international status MAY be beneficial.
Its the only example I can think of and is a longshot in the best of circumstances, even among the most highly accomplished.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>According to one of my old profs. (who graduated from Yale in 2002) Yale is so anti-tech if you’ve got it on your CV at all they won’t have you so I doubt they have a tech program. I didn’t even bother applying because my masters was Music Theory and Technology.</p>