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<blockquote> <p>She has formed relationships with other faculty members in the Shepherd School and not just with her voice teacher. At IU (reported by her Interlochen roommate) hardly any of the teachers know you if you aren't in their studio.>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>DS says this is a strength of the Boston University programs (in addition to excellent applied faculty). We saw this when DS did an optional recital this year and the three main brass faculty all came to the recital and so did a good number of the brass students (as well as students studying other instruments and voice). DS looked at, and was accepted at some larger programs in the studio of his choice...but he wanted a place where he could get more personal attention and not be just a number. He feels his choice was perfect for him. Last summer he was at Eastern Music Festival and felt he was more than prepared to play with students from other more "prestigious" programs. He thanks his trumpet teacher and ensemble conductors at BU for that preparation.</p>