<p>Consider Cincinnati Conseratory of Music,which is part of the University of Cincinnati. It is much stronger in rankings than a number of the schools that you, the OP, has noted, in my opinion. Seriously, take a look at it.</p>
<p>ok fellow transfers. FREAKING OUT HERE. i need a bit of advice. i am currently at a farily pricey liberal arts school. not a real fan of the program here...i didn't pick the school for the theatre dept but have since gotten involved. i love it here (i'm in chicago), i found a voice teacher in the city and a dance studio, good roommate, and i really can't comprehend having to go back home next semester. yet, i feel like i should leave at the end of the semester. the general concesus i'm getting from schools is that they won't take much of my transfer credit, so basically i am spending a lot of money this year on a good life experience but not on anything that will get me anywhere. what do you guys think? should i stay, rack up debt, and take theatre/core classes that may or may not transfer, or should i endure going home, maybe attend a comm. college for less $ or just take time off and work and practice to save money. My main issues are that 1) credits won't transfer (???) and 2) How will a school see me as an applicant if I drop out or transfer at semester? Do I look flighty and noncommittal? and 3) If I don't get in anywhere, i have a nice scholarship here. If I leave and give that up, where am I then? I can't really come back, so then I'm stuck in Kansas:( HELP! </p>
<p>oh, and btw, good luck to all of you out there. this is some crazy stuff we're attempting, no?</p>
<p>if you don't think the core credits will transfer, then why not stay and take voice/acting/dance classes so that you can improve in that respect? then you'll be paying for a reason and it'll improve your auditions to transfer as well.</p>
<p>okay...here's my list of schools so far...</p>
<ol>
<li>UArts
2.Syracuse
3.BoCo
4.NYU CAP21
5.Baldwin-Wallace
6.Hartt
7.Marymount Manhattan</li>
</ol>
<p>maybe a couple more at regionals
...not sure about UMich...</p>
<p>I'm still not sure if I'm doing CMU again-even though it's always been my top choice school, I just almost feel as if it isn't worth it because it is <em>that</em> competative.</p>
<p>...what do you think?</p>
<p>oh, right, and Muhlenberg and maybe American as backup BAs</p>
<p>DramaLady415:</p>
<p>Depending on the schools we both get in, we might be in the same entering class since we are looking into a lot of the same schools. Haha, cool!</p>
<p>That was one reason why I decided against CMU, even though it is obviously a wonderful program. The sheer numbers of those accepted, especially girls...I mean even famous Broadway actresses were rejected from the program. It's really a shot in the dark for even the most talented students and honestly is based on what they are looking for, for their freshman class "company". Not to mention the amount it costs to just apply in the first place, the odds just didn't weigh out well for me. But of course that's my opinion.</p>
<p>Anyways good luck with your auditions!</p>
<p>Completely agree on CMU. It is a great school with a fantastic program, but the odds are so very slim...d auditioned there last year and loved the whole experience, but if we new the odds, well, who knows.</p>
<p>Good luck everyone...</p>
<p>BreakIntoSong...we could be neighbors! You may even be the same age as my d! It's a small world on cc! :)</p>
<p>What do you guys think of this list? Any I should add/remove?</p>
<p>Hartt
Point Park
Oklahoma University
Montclair
Indiana University
Ball State University
SUNY Purchase (Acting)</p>
<p>On your list, were you meaning the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma City University? There is a difference.</p>
<p>Sorry, University of Oklahoma.</p>
<p>Seems like a good list. Looks like you have a couple good back ups, so you should be all set. Are you looking for schools mostly in the midwest?</p>
<p>I suppose so, there weren't (from my research) many schools that piqued my interest out west.</p>
<p>does anyone know if the transfer acceptance rate at OCU is good?
sllaaaashhh...if it's a decent program? I mean, I know Cheno and Kelli Ohara went there and all that, but that doesn't really mean anything in the long run.</p>
<p>it's a MUSIC degree...not a BFA. so it depends what kind of program you're looking for.</p>
<p>while I'm mostly music oriented, I want a program that has a lot of acting and dancing in it too...so eh....maybe.</p>
<p>I'd be willing to go out on a limb and say that if you're looking for a music orientented program, with a heavy emphasis on classical training (in addition to musical theatre rep, of course) OCU is one of the top choices. Sporti is right, in that it is a music degree, so that is the emphasis. The school does, however, have a very reputable dance program. At the moment they're expanding the dance school, so spaces in classes are limited, but that should clear up soon enough.
If you haven't already, look at the MT curriculum on the school's website. It is listed there and shows, face value, what the program is comprised of. You'll get an idea of what the program is like from that.
Dramalady, the description you give as to what you're looking for could be consistant with almost any MT program.. they all have music, dance and acting. I go to OCU, so I'm biased. If you're more detailed about what you're looking for your search will be a little easier.</p>
<p>Anyway, I rant. As far as the transfer acceptances, there is no rate. There isn't a set slot system, where they accept, say 2 or 3 transfers a year or what not. The trend seems to be 1 or 2 transfers a year. However, this is solely based on the students audition. There are signifacantly less transfers auditoining, so it's not a handicap. They do not frown apon transfers who audition, from my experience, and if you're at a level they believe they can work with, and very importantly, if you are a student they want to work with then you have as good a shot as any incoming freshman. The only way the auditors know you're a transfer, is from looking at your resume.</p>
<p>If you're seriously looking at OCU you can PM me and I can give you more specific details. Otherwise, good luck with your search.</p>
<p>I know, I realized after I wrote it that I basically just restated what general training in any MT program is lol. </p>
<p>do they place transfers in as freshmen?</p>
<p>Not necessarily. It all depends on where you are with your training. When you have your first juries for voice they'll decide what you are. My dance classes transferred in, and many gen eds etc did as well. They don't have a strict code as to what to do with transfers, it just depends on each student. With the way the curriculum is based it's possible to condense it down to 3 years if you have a lot of the gen eds already out of the way, so it is possible for a 1st year transfer to graduate with 4 years behind them. Just be prepared to retake some music classes - that goes for just about any school you'd transfer to.</p>
<p>Thank you MTPolk and Sporti for doing a great job with information!</p>
<p>Oklahoma City University does indeed have a renowned MT program. And while Kristin and Kelli are two of our prominent alumni, they are just a few of the OCU graduates who are working on Broadway and theaters across the nation and the world.</p>
<p>Transfers are very welcome at OCU. We do not have limit as to how may transfer students may or may not be accepted. You must audition for admission to the MT program and the program is very selective. We do indeed teach a legit vocal technique. Does that mean you'll turn into an opera singer? No. It means that you will sing with a health technique which enables you to do eight shows a week for years and years. Our dance program comes from the award winning OCU Lacy School of America Dance. Just because you are a music major does not give you any breaks on dance classes and MT majors must follow all policies just like the dance majors. OCU also provides complete training in music theory, aural skills and other musicianship classes. OCU does not just train performers - we train musicians.</p>
<p>Any questions about transferring may be directed to Mary Mowry, Bass School of Music coordinator,at <a href="mailto:mamowry@okcu.edu">mamowry@okcu.edu</a>. The next audition round is February 9 & 10. Audition slots usually are filled by the end of December. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>OCU is at the NY regionals, right? I think I might be on for that! =)</p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>when is everyone's first audition?
mine is January 21 @ UArts</p>