<p>I have been accepted into both of these schools, and I was wondering how the music programs, particularly in violin and composition, compare. Thanks for any advice.</p>
<p>Both are long established and well respected.</p>
<p>There are more options for violin instructors at NYU, and the list has a number of names that “pop”, at least from the standpoint of an east coast/New England area recognition factor.</p>
<p>New York in and of itself is a draw for many. Others view the draw of Florida and the climate/lifestyle as positive. Depends what one is lookng for.</p>
<p>NYU is expensive, and has a reputation for being tight-fisted with talent, merit, and need based aid. Frost is less expensive, and has a more generous policy of aid in general.</p>
<p>Have you visited each and had lessons with faculty? Do you have studio assignments in hand, and a teacher preference? NYU has a strong reputation for composition, but the key there seems to be finding a style and preference for a department, mentors that will allow you to develop your own compositional voice. There are others more qualified than I to address composition options and programs.</p>
<p>Some basic questions that may help
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/891462-questions-after-acceptance.html?highlight=questions[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/891462-questions-after-acceptance.html?highlight=questions</a></p>
<p>Is your focus violin performance or composition, or a dual pursuit? I’ve added your two acceptances to our list here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/817953-master-list-acceptances-fall-2010-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/817953-master-list-acceptances-fall-2010-a.html</a>, but if you would specify a major and any other music school acceptances, I’d be happy to add those as well.</p>
<p>Hi makemusic! Congrats on getting into 2 great music programs. I was also accepted at NYU Steinhardt for violin this year, although I will be attending SFCM instead. Who would you be studying violin with at NYU? The violin faculty, as violadad mentioned, is well-regarded. Naoko Tanaka, who I have had several lessons with, is excellent. Very insightful. She is also on faculty at Juilliard. I have heard wonderful things about Stephanie Chase; she is a fantastic player and many people love her teaching style. A friend of mine studies with Anton Miller; she has really benefitted from working with him, and enjoys his teaching style. I don’t know much about Fulkerson, Beaver, or Delmoni, but they all have impressive resumes. A friend of mine who is studying in CAS also takes composition lessons at Steinhardt, and was just telling me yesterday how much he enjoys it. He is also a violinist. </p>
<p>I don’t know much about Frost, but if you have any questions about NYU (student life, the music scene, etc.), I think I could help you. I’m pretty familiar with the school, so Private Message me if you want. </p>
<p>Are the schools financially comparable? Even with a large scholarship from Steinhardt, NYU was too expensive for me. Frost might be the better option if it is a lot cheaper. </p>
<p>Good luck making a decision, and congratulations again!</p>
<p>my friend studies with stephanie chase. she has a very strong resume. i think theres someone on the faculty there who teaches at oberlin as well. i think if u compare nyu and miami, the faculty at nyu are stronger, violin-wise</p>
<p>I worked with Naoko Tanaka during the summer way back when, and despite the short amount of time spent with her she really made a huge difference in the way I played. I also remember that she was very nice and very thoughtful.</p>