Music instruction at Eastman for U of Rochester Students?

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<p>Does anyone have experience of the quality of instrumental teaching available from Eastman to music students at University of Rochester?</p>

<p>By a reciprocal arrangement, students from either institution are able to take classes at the other, and we wondered whether UofR students might be treated as the poor stepchildren, and be given less experienced or less skilled teachers than those who teach Eastman's "own" students.</p>

<p>Of course we'd like to hear that our fears are groundless, but would welcome comments from UofR students, or their parents, with any experience, either good or bad, of this program.</p>

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<p>Much instruction is done by graduate students, not the primary instrument professors. That being said, that’s not always the case so it pays to ask.</p>

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<p>The only thing that I know about U of R kids taking music instruction at Eastman have to be able to pass somekind of musical ability test to even recieve the instruction. I think that there are other music opportunities on the U of R campus without a tryout.</p>

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<p>It’s not a reciprocal arrangement. Eastman is a school in U-R. Eastman students are U-R students and U-R students from the other campuses have access to Eastman’s full catalog, provided they meet the perquisites. </p>

<p>I recall hearing what ImperialZeppelin said and I believe it’s true for non-majors on any instrument, even a student based at Eastman who decides to take up an instrument other than his/her major.</p>

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<p>The River campus (U of R’s undergrad home) has its own music department: [Music</a> Department Home : College Music Department](<a href=“http://www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/]Music”>Arthur Satz Department of Music : University of Rochester)</p>

<p>The department has several ensembles (2 orchestras, wind ensemble, choruses, jazz band, etc) and tons of classes in theory, musicianship, music history, and other topics. At very very high levels of theory or history, students might want to take Eastman classes, but most classes that a Rochester student would want are offered on the River campus.
Rochester students can take lessons at Eastman for credit (and for free) by taking a placement audition. From everyone I’ve spoken to, you’ll get lessons if you play at least at an intermediate level. Almost all Rochester students study with Eastman grad students (who are wonderful). A few, based on auditions and scheduling, might get professors, but don’t count on it.
Beginners can take lessons at the Eastman Community School, but not for credit and not for free.</p>

<p>There is a dual degree program, but you need to get into both the university and the conservatory.
Look here for more FAQs: [Frequently</a> Asked Questions : College Music Department](<a href=“http://www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/faq/]Frequently”>http://www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/faq/)</p>

<p>Everyone I spoke to at Rochester (students and faculty in the music department) was extremely helpful. If you visit, which I completely recommend, call the music department and set up a meeting with a faculty member. They’ll answer all your questions.</p>

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<p>Thanks to all, especially Trumpetgirl, for your replies. We have visited and talked at length with RU staff, and were hoping to get the benefit of some first hand experience of the program.</p>