<p>My D's been accepted at all four but we're trying to figure the best sax studio. Any help?</p>
<p>Jazz or classical?</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. Primarily classical. We're impressed by Hemke - NW, Wytko - Arizona State and Rotter - USC by reputation and our meetings with them and also Tom Myer at Colorado.</p>
<p>Congratulations and welcome. Studio selection can be a function of the institution and you have no guarantee that you will end up in a specific studio if more than one instructor is on faculty. Size of the studio may also be important... how many students are assigned? These are policies each school determines internally. You'll have to ask.</p>
<p>The facilities, performing organizations and opportunities, and financial aid may each carry different weight factors in determining your choice.</p>
<p>Has your son had a private lesson (or previous contact through masterclasses, festivals, etc) with any of those you've named? Teaching style and instructor/student interaction is a primary part of the learning process and should be of primary concern.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. Arizona State, USC and Colorado have all commited that the primary sax professor would be her instructor; we've heard that NW has graduate students teach the first year or so. We're just trying to make heads or tails of the specific programs. Is there any general information about ASU's music program compared to USC's? We know that NW is up there, but it's hard to judge the others.</p>
<p>Grad students at NW? Boy, I'd be a bit upset shelling out $45K or more a year to have a grad student teaching my child.</p>
<p>Just my $0.02...</p>
<p>Im not familiar with the sax studios, but I know that ASU has poured a lot of money and energy into the Herberger School of Music. Great faculty and
gorgeous facilities. The vocal music department has some of the best teachers in the country. It has become very competitive, but since your in---thats a good thing. Since I am a UCLA alum---I wouldnt send my worst enemy
to USC. Take that for what its worth.</p>
<p>Hey there! Thanks for the info on ASU, but don't dis my alma mater! :) </p>
<p>Fight On!</p>
<p>Here is the worst of it. My D is submitting her app for MM at USC next year.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGGHHH..................how did I earn such disrespect.</p>
<p>That's the life of Bruin; no respect! Actually, I've got a good friend who's daughter was a cheerleader at UCLA so we go 'round and 'round on this subject. Sp, everyone thinks I'm pushing my D to attend 'SC, but I'm really just tyring to figure out which school's best for he. Anyway, good luck!</p>
<p>I really don't think NW has grad students teaching conservatory students. You should check that. Usually the grad students teach non-conservatory students.
Something to consider as well is the quality of the other musicians, since ensemble playing is important. I think (but may be wrong) that the overall quality will be a bit higher at USC and NW even though teachers and facilities are great at the other schools.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. I'll re-verify, but I believe that Dr. Hemke focuses on the grad students and upperclassmen.</p>