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Author: charlie_star_uk
Date: 2006-02-19 18:28
me again!
i am thinking of studying abroad next year... maybe in germany or in america....
does anybody know how i could go about this? or know how likely it is, or the procedure for learning with top players such as Sabine Meyer or Charles Neidich?
thank you
charlie x
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2006-02-19 20:27
Well, I encourage you on your endeavors. I would suggest trying to get in contact with those people directly, probably through institutions that they are associated with. I've talked with some people that have studied with them (one or the other, not both, there's probably someone that has though), and it's worth your time in any case. I think Ms. Meyer teaches in Lucerne somewhere, and Mr. Neidich teaches at a few places in New York City, Juilliard for sure, and a few others.
Good Luck!
Christopher Nichols
1st Infantry Division Band
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2006-02-19 22:46
Word of caution: when contacting these players, REALLY think about what you say to them. "I wanna come learn off you" is practically fan mail to them. In the past I've done some emailing out to big names, and the usual response is "That's great, just follow the application procedure for School XYZ and I might see you next year."
They won't answer enquiries about schools and colleges or scholarships because that part is up to you. I'm sure they're all nice people but they don't actually care at this stage.
Study in the US is going to take money, there's no doubt about it. Living expenses + tuition + flights, especially in US$ could mean a LOT more than you think once your currency is converted. I've already looked into it and decided long ago it wasn't financially viable for me (from Australia). Even if money is no problem, you've still gotta get in somewhere and even if you are at the same institution your dream teacher is teaching at, you may not even get to learn from them.
Just a few realities I've had drummed into my head over the years. This post has not meant to be discouraging at all; if you are a decent musician and clarinet player I'm sure obtaining the money won't be a problem.
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Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2006-02-19 23:31
Charlie --
As the other posters have said, I don't know that you can walk right into a "top" studio without some prior introduction or letter of recommendation from, say, your current teacher or department.
On the other hand, if you are willing to do a little research about the area where you might want to visit, you might find that you can take lessons as a special student (nonmatriculated, adult, "community", etc.) at any number of excellent institutions, with any number of highly-regarded teachers.
I live in a very rural area. When I wanted to find an oboe teacher, I looked around (via Internet) at the obvious -- the colleges in my region that had music departments. I found four within an hour's drive that had oboe teachers (and I'm sure my search was not exhaustive). Two of those teachers are "known" names in the oboe world. I contacted them each by email, asking if they accepted adult private students. Both responded very cordially and positively, and I am now studying with my first choice of those two.
It's not John Mack, and it's not the Cleveland Institute, but it's top-drawer stuff, and it didn't require moving heaven and earth to get in. Just a little research and development on my part.
Susan
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Author: Alexis
Date: 2006-02-20 03:48
Hi
I believe Sabine Meyer teaches in Lubeck (in Germany) not Lucerne.
Alex
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Author: donald
Date: 2006-02-20 06:53
Most graduate programs in the US will demand a hefty amount of academic work from you....
donald
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Author: charlie_star_uk
Date: 2006-02-20 07:59
thank you for all your responses....
i am doing research in to maybe going abroad for a month at a time maybe... or even just a week (depending on the teacher) to do an intensive study period.... this will help financially and means i can keep the work that i already have here. also there is funding for this i think!!
thanks again!
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2006-02-20 10:52
You're definitely right, it's Lubeck, I had that garbled up in my head.
Christopher Nichols
1st Infantry Division Band
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2006-02-20 16:35
Niedich is on the faculty for the IWWF from Memorial Week End through 6/11
http://wwwf.org/application.php
Bob Phillips
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