<p>Is the voice program at UCLA worth the trouble of auditioning? It seems to be highly selective, as I have heard that they accept about 10 students a year. I guess really what I want to know is if graduating as a voice major from UCLA would uh, how you say, "Look good".</p>
<p>Hi, most of these programs are very limited, which is why you might want to apply to several to increase your chances of being accepted to one (or more!). Do you want to stay in the west or are you interested in other areas? If you can’t find the information on their websites, you can always call the school, they are usually happy to talk to prospective studens and answer their questions. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I know nothing about the UCLA program and little about voice programs generally, but I happen to know a very, very gifted singer who had lots of choices and went to USC Thornton in voice. She’s about to enter her Junior year there and loves it. For what it’s worth.</p>
<p>SRW - Yes, I’m looking to stay in the West. Actually, I’m looking to remain in California.</p>
<p>UCLA’s program is not the only one I will be applying to. I have plans for Pacific, Oberlin, USC, plus others I cant get off the top of my head right now.</p>
<p>You might look into San Francisco Conservatory and since you are considering looking as far away as Oberlin you might look at OCU also. The thing about VP is the specific teacher, more than the institution. Not to say that you should like the school also.</p>
<p>When DD auditioned, they were a little different in that they used a team teaching approach. Instead of being admitted to a single studio you were admitted to the school. I do not know how it worked logistically since they never came through financially to be a final possibility. It is something to consider though if you are looking. That is a very different experience. She was impressed with the way they treated her in the auditions, however.</p>
<p>BTW - the reputation of a school is not going to get you anywhere, it is your auditions. So find a teacher that suits and can develop the best in you.</p>
<p>UCLA does not offer a Bachelor of Music Major only a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Depending on what you mean by the “West”, the University of Colorado at Boulder has a wonderful College of Music.</p>