<p>While the studio instructor is in most cases the primary criteria in selection of choice, here are a few other issues that some examine as well. These can include the depth and number of performing organizations including chamber music, playing under a specific conductor's baton, access to a "name" in-residence ensemble, institutional support (grants) for festival/competition attendance or instrument acqusition. </p>
<p>Sometimes it's like a Chinese menu... one from column A, one from column B.</p>