Ame E. Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 music major programs, piano performance, chamber music, and composition. Would like east coast... thanks Ame E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Juliard? Cleveland Conservatory? Oberlin? Is Ohio east coast? ;) I work in a school of music on a college campus, but I'm in the Pacific Northwest. I can name plenty of schools with strong programs here, but east coast? Um. Not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) The Cleveland Institute of Music is strong in each of these areas. I know firsthand that the New England Conservatory does chamber music very well, and I'm reasonably certain that it's very strong in the other areas, too. Do you want a conservatory or a university? You mentioned several disciplines--is there one you are most interested in, or do you want a school that does all areas equally well? Edited February 7, 2010 by Beth in OH corrected name of NEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 University of Cincinnati, Peabody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Oh! I don't know why I didn't think of this! (Forehead slapping moment.) NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music, is an accrediting organization. Right now we're going through the process of renewing our accreditation. They have a tool on their website that allows you to search for schools that are on their list: http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=Member%20Lists I would start there. There are plenty of smaller schools that have fine little conservatories (and lots of scholarships), excellent faculty and small class sizes where a person can get an awesome music education. Another thing to look at is where are the graduates of the program getting work or pursuing their post-graduate education. If students are going on to big name places for their master's degrees, like U. of Michigan, Julliard, that one in upstate New York in the horrible town -- it starts with a C. Shoot. You know what I'm getting at, right? Also, once you find a school, you can request to sit in on a lesson to get a sense of the teachers. I hope this is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam (State University of NY). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ame E. Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 He's very interested in composition, has recorded some of his own pieces, but has studied piano for 10 years and is a strong player. Right now we are thinking conservatory... though University would also be acceptable. he is a B student.. The Cleveland Institute of Music is strong in each of these areas. I know firsthand that the New England School of Music does chamber music very well, and I'm reasonably certain that it's very strong in the other areas, too. Do you want a conservatory or a university? You mentioned several disciplines--is there one you are most interested in, or do you want a school that does all areas equally well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Other thoughts: Emerson College (Boston) Strong preforming arts school, although not a conservatory of music. www.emerson.edu/performing_arts/undergraduate/BFA-in-Musical-Theatre.cfm Boston Conservatory (Boston) www.bostonconservatory.edu/s/940/index.aspx?sid=940&gid=1&pgid=477 New York University (NYC) www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/music/ University of Massachusetts, Lowell (Lowell, MA) Strong music program www.uml.edu/College/arts_sciences/music/ Edited February 7, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Berklee - in Boston Juliard? If you do consider Ohio east coast - Capital University in Columbus has a fantastic conservatory.:D Edited February 7, 2010 by OhM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) If you are interested in a small Christian college, Lee University, has an excellent music department. Christian singer, Mark Harris, went there. The group Voices of Lee was on the show The Sing Off just recently. It is in Eastern Tennessee. Edited February 7, 2010 by mom31257 add location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Believe it or not, BJU has a good music school- just don't like their politics. We're familiar with the Cleveland and Peabody Conservatories- both are excellent. Our son is a music major at JMU- James Madison U in VA. Very good school and opening a huge new performing arts center this spring. They need it as the music school is growing in numbers and acclaim. Check it out: http://www.jmu.edu/music/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Shenandoah University Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Another Virginia school--Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). They have a very, very strong fine arts program. Located in Richmond, a city school but a nice campus. Ds is there trying to get into cinema. Being a B student would not be a problem there--tho they are a fine school, the admission requirements are a little more relaxed. Here's a link to their music curriculum info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. Great program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Oberlin Conservatory at Oberlin College in Ohio is excellent. The Cleveland Institute of Music is good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I was a music major-voice performance (class of '83) at U of TN. Tennessee was/is known for it's marching band & jazz programs with a strong piano program too. The biggies I remember hearing about were: Peabody, Cincinnati, New England, Berklee (MA), Julliard (of course) & Westminster Choir College. When I was working (dinner theater), I knew folks how went to Shenandoah, Oberlin, & Cleveland. I think a lot has to do w/who's teaching where now. Of course, THE prof. may move on or retire while dc is a student too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The University of Miami. My alma mater, where I was originally accepted on a full music scholarship. At the time it was one of the very top music schools outside of the conservatories, and still has a strong reputation. Much warmer for visiting parents, too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Not the east coast, but Southern Methodist University in Dallas has a very strong program... my dh graduated there with a triple major in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, and Music Education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Eastman School, at University of Rochester. Not exactly coastal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Not "east coast," but Indiana University has a great reputation and is one of the most lovely large campuses I've ever visited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 My son desperately wants to go to Berklee in Boston. If he doesn't get in there his back ups are Shenandoah or VCU. He also wants to major in music composition. I don't know if VCU has this major (can't remember) I think he'd do jazz studies if he went there. My son is more into contemporary stuff. Berklee emphasizes that. My impression is that places like Peabody are more traditional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I would suggest researching staff credentials as well. My ex-husband got his bachelors and masters degrees from University of Georgia. He started off as music performance (double bass) and changed to music education (he hated it but he worried about me and our baby). His mentor was/is a superb musician who plays in several different countries. I'm not sure I would suggest UGA as a strong music program but several professors were really excellent, while others were just so-so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 University of Mary Washington is know to have a good music program. I do not know *how* good when compared to conservatories and such. I've only know a couple music graduates from there - one focused on the harp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL has a conservatory of music. Great school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Gettysburg has a good program, and I think University of West VA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 State or private? (In other words, does cost matter?) Eastman would be a fantastic experience for any young musician, but be prepared for some serious sticker-shock! My advice would be to look for a professor that fits, rather than a program. As a music student, you're looking at spending a *lot* of time with your primary prof. (piano, for example.) That can make or break the experience, regardless of how "strong" the program supposedly is. -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My piano playing composer husband got his Masters at the Hartt School - University of Hartford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) The Northeast? Definitely Julliard, but then, *everyone* (even me) knows that... Manhattan School of Music New England Conservatory Boston Conservatory Longy School of Music (MA) Boston University Hartt School of Music (at the University of Hartford, CT) Yale School of Music (CT) Eastman Ithaca College (NY) University of Michigan School of Music Cleveland Institute of Music Oberlin Conservatory The Northeast is where it's AT for musicians. :) Hope you all find a great program! Edited February 8, 2010 by zaichiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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