Klarinet Archive - Posting 000004.txt from 2000/04

From: "Antoine T. Clark" <clariguy@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] music schools
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2000 04:12:30 -0500

I just want to say I know how Joe feels. I am not going to state
what my choices were but I definitely agree with the six points listed by
Neil. I think it is a great privilege to be able to choose but it is hard
task especially when the teachers and schools are both good. Good Luck Joe!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subject: RE: [kl] music schools

> --- "DAVID S. NADEN" <dnaden@-----.edu> wrote:
>
> > Both are good schools. However, as you have been able to narrow your
> > choices to these two schools, I suggest that YOU visit both schools,
> > check into scholarships, get a feel for both, weigh the pros and cons,
> > And come to your own decision. It's YOUR decision that really matters,
> > and you are quite able to make it.
>
> I tend to agree with David's general point: you need to visit these
schools
> and make a determination based on your personal experience and
impressions.
> For players who intend to take a shot at a professional performance
career,
> the most important elements of your university education will center on a
> number of critical criteria:
>
> (1) The quality of the private teacher
> (2) The availability of performance opportunities
> (3) The quality of your peer group
> (4) The quality of the orchestra and wind ensemble
> (5) The quality of the conductor(s)
> (6) The quality of classroom instruction (vis-a-vis theory, music history,
ear
> training, keyboard literacy, conducting, etc.).
>
> Probably the most fundamental test you will need to apply when you visit
each
> school is to take a lesson or two with each of your prospective private
clarinet
> professors. The relationship you develop with that person and subsequent
pri-
> vate teachers during your university education will probably have the
largest
> impact of any others that you will experience in your growth as a
clarinetist
> and musician.
>
> Just my 3:00 a.m. 2-cent submission.
>
> -- Neil
>
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