<p>I've been accepted to these two schools and i'm wondering which to go to.. any suggestions?</p>
<p>Just posting to say congratulations! What a nice dilemma to have.</p>
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<p>Congratulations. Have you visited both schools? Do you prefer one city over the other? What type of singing do you hope to do? Do you want to be an opera singer or do you want to sing jazz or do musical theater? Have you talked to current students? In the end the decision has to be yours and yours alone. I suspect in your gut you have a feeling about what the right choice is.</p>
<p>Have you had lessons with both studio teachers? Do you connect better with one over the other? Undergrad VP it is very important to have a good understanding with your studio teacher. If you have not, then now is the time to try to make the trip and schedule sample lessons. Also how about $$? You should try to do your undergrad with as little debt as possible since this is just the beginning. Finally, if you can arrange for that last lesson, get a feel for the campus and ensembles and try to figure out where you see yourself. If all esle fails, flip a coin and if you don’t like the results that tells you a lot. </p>
<p>Consider also what your other options are. While these are two known conservatories, there are definite drawbacks to conservatory attendance for the undergraduate vocal performance major. There are typically more opportunities for performance in Colleges or Schools of Music within comprehensive universities, and a better, stronger general education will be available. Very few musicians are able to ultimately make their living as performers, though many do wind up teaching. Conservatories are much less valuable for undergraduate singers than they are for string players. Additionally, because conservatories tend to be private, not state-supported, institutions, they are more expensive than most other options. Graduating with a degree in music and debts will limit your options for the foreseeable future. In my position, I hear singers from all over the country audition for summer opera programs, and singers from conservatories are NOT the best we hear. Find a good voice teacher, who is a good human being, and get a good general education as you explore your voice and develop your musicianship. Good luck to you. </p>