<p>patientpoppa, the flute audition experience will differ each yr depending on: level of competition, # of openings, winter travel issues, health issues (swine flu…).
There are LOTS of fine teachers and schools for flute - this is a complicated topic. I believe any of us will have highly individual experiences and it is tricky to make general statements about your schools.
Rather, I will give you a lead that should help any teen flutists: (if your son is not already a member), then I highly recommend he join NFA (National Flute Association). Their convention is coming up soon in Anaheim. If there’s any way he can start attending these conventions, he should do that. I attended one convention when my flutist was under age 18 and couldn’t go solo - I volunteered at it and also realized it is a high quality convention with excellent learning and networking experiences PLUS they have a seminar with some of the top flute profs discussing what they look for in auditions! It was VERY useful. This was a very well-attended seminar. It’s a good idea to consider auditioning for their competitions and HS flute choir, too.
Oh BTW add SF Conservatory, USC</p>
<p>Yes to SF Conservatory! It was one of the only conservatories d applied to because of the instructor. Also, add Michigan to the list. Amy Porter has a wonderful studio.<br>
NFA is a great place to go. Last year it was on the east coast in NYC, this year we are traveling across the country to go to Anaheim. There are endless workshops, classes, performances! Also there could be opportunities to have lessons with some of these professors! Some areas have their own flute associations. D attended and performed in masterclasses with amazing professors through our local association.<br>
Best wishes!</p>
<p>The upshot is, if you are a flutist, I would get used to traveling a lot. Collect and use those frequent flier miles. You really can’t just stay at home in your own little area and expect to meet enough people and see enough and learn enough. NFA conventions should be included on your travel list whenever possible.</p>
<p>Thank you for the additional information regarding the schools and the NFA. This is already, at least to me starting to seem quite overwhelming, but with about 120 weeks to go (so call me crazy, but I felt it appropriate to figure it out) until early auditions and with the help available here, I imagine we’ll pull it all together. I certainly agree that the teacher is the most important piece of the pie and the suggestion to attend NFA has much merit - again thanks.</p>
<p>I just logged into my ol’ college confidential account after a few years - used it when auditioning for undergrad and here i am again looking at grad schools. Idk what flutemomliz was talking about saying kujala was retired in 2007, this coming 11-12 will be his final year before retirement. and michigan is HIGHLY competitive her studio is a crazy high level and i know that when i auditioned for undergrad she only took 5 flutes, and she doesn’t have a waitlist, she takes 5 and thats it. other schools of high caliber will actually take around 10, anticipating that around 4 will actually come.</p>
<p>@flooter - assuming you are referring to Amy Porter at UMichigan… she certainly had a waiting list for Fall 2011 admission. I know that my D and another flutist from this form were both placed on the waiting list (and both chose to go elsewhere and got off the list)</p>
<p>Hi. I know this is dated, but searching for someone that went to Hartt sch of music and you popped up. My daugher(flute major) is considering going there. She was excepted and even asked to try out for Performance 20/20. I know that Janet Arms and G.Sheirer are good professors. My questions are concerns about the college atmosphere itself. Most of the postings are old, so I wanted to know if it is truly such a big party school? also, there are reviews of how horrible the academics are and that the music professors are only interested if you are one of their faves. I try not to listen to “hearsay” but it seems hard to find many positivies online. Would love to hear your and your childs experience. Also, how are they for career help? thanks</p>
<p>My D3 is a sophomore viola major at Hartt, and I’d be happy to answer any questions if you PM me. Violadad’s son did graduate from there a few years ago, so he will also have valuable input if he happens to see this.</p>
<p>Long story short: the rumors that the University of Hartford is weak in academics and strong in partying are pretty much accurate.</p>
<p>BUT that is not true for the Hartt School, which functions as a separate little island there. The students at Hartt are much stronger, the academics are more challenging, and while the Hartt students certainly know how to have a good time, they are generally not hardcore partiers.</p>
<p>I’ve never heard the charge of favoritism. D3 chose Hartt over more prestigious schools for two important reasons: (1) she really clicked with her viola teacher, Rita Porfiris, and (2) the merit scholarship they offered meant that she would graduate without debt.</p>
<p>My best advice: come to the school and shadow a current flute student for the day (preferably a day with a studio class), have them show you the dorms, get the real inside story and decide if it’s a good fit for you.</p>
<p>pezgirl, you may wish to PM violadad. He is not as active on CC as he once was, but he answers PMs.</p>
<p>Pezgirl - I went to Hartt with Janet Arms many years ago and she is just the nicest person ever. Back then, all of us flutists admired Janet because of her musicianship and more because of her work ethic and attitude. She nurtured all of us in a genuinely sincere way. She helped me survive the Guiliani flute and guitar piece which goes on forever - it was a feat of endurance for me that I even got through it. She was there for me at the performance and I felt supported by her presence. </p>
<p>The students at Hartt and the science and engineering majors are most serious about their studies. Also, two of my close friends at Hartt married people they met at University of Hartford (non music majors) and both are still married! </p>
<p>I agree that you need to visit again and see if the dorm situation can work for you. Hartford used to have quiet dorms which actually were somewhat quieter than the rest.
The opportunity to study flute at Hartt is worth taking another look at the University.</p>
<p>Hey flutists and flute parents who basically play the flute alike,
I recently found out about this awesome flute masterclass weekend happening this summer in New York, just outside the city. Masterclasses with awesome college teachers/soloists, John Thorne, Alexa Still, Marco Grenados, Gary Schocker and Stephanie Mortimore (principal piccoloist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Check it out here:
Flute Masters! Festival | Bronxville, NY 10708</p>
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