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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-12-09 03:55
What's the point of going to a particular consveratory or school? I mean, they are all supposed to teach you and help guide you as you learn the basics and what you need to know to become a performer, right? So isn't it all eventually up to you as the individual? The only point I can see to choosing one school over another is if you really wanted to study under a certain teacher there. But otherwise, aren't auditions based on how well you perform and sound rather than what name is on that piece of paper on the wall?
Alexi
Just curious after reading the post about audition requirements.
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Author: msroboto
Date: 2003-12-09 04:00
That is partially true but who you know does count in this world and studying with people who have contacts can help you get small jobs that will lead to something bigger.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-12-09 04:08
Good point msroboto. Didn't think about that . . .
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Author: LeWhite
Date: 2003-12-09 04:18
Well would you audition at one place that didn't have enough practise rooms, was low on funding and in an area in which you had to travel a long way to every day? Or would you rather somewhere with great facilities, teachers, enough practise rooms, and enough funding for accompanyment etc.?
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2003-12-09 04:45
When looking for a conservatory, from what I see, you're probably looking for a few things...
1) Faculty
2) Facilities
3) Students
4) Curriculum
5) Prestige
Those are not in any particular order, but I think faculty is the most important. A big difference in your musical experience can hinge on a single teacher, even if they're not the one you're "studying clarinet with." Directors, theory teachers, etc... they all make an impact.
-Alex
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Author: elmo lewis
Date: 2003-12-10 01:27
What about size? In a large school you can get lost in the crowd and you might have to study with a teaching assistant. In a small school you get more personal attention and smaller class sizes-you learn more that way.
Different schools have different personalities. Some have a friendly and supportive atmosphere others have lots of nasty politics and backbiting.
Often you learn more outside of class than in the classroom. If you go to a party school its easy to fall into bad habits. If you go to a school where most everyone is serious about what they are doing you tend to take things more seriously.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-12-10 02:44
Very good points indeed. Never looked at music schools so I never really thought of what'd I have to look for. I always figured that if they had a music program, and the music pogram is said to be good, then to go. But I never took those other things into account (music facilities, # of music students, etc).
Alexi
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Author: LeWhite
Date: 2003-12-10 11:47
Where you study is a pretty personal choice. You've got to ask yourself - are you willing to work hard for what you want? Or are you just going to college to party?
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