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Author: Heidiwilson09
Date: 2008-07-19 01:57
I really want to go to this school but I'm hoping I could hear feedback from students who are currently attending or have graduated from the boston conservatory.
I want to major in Music education, and I play clarinet.
I was wondering if i could recieve information on who to study under clarinet professors/education professors.
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Author: mnorswor
Date: 2008-07-19 02:07
Hi Heidi,
I'm a faculty member there and would be happy to talk with you if you'd like. Please feel free to email me privately.
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Author: kathleenlbh
Date: 2008-07-20 14:40
Heidi,
I am about to start my Graduate Performance Diploma at Boston Conservatory, studying with Michael Norsworthy. I relocated here from Texas at the beginning of June and have already started lessons. This definitely was the right choice for me, and I couldn't be happier.
One really great way to get to know a little about clarinet study here is by coming to its Clarinet Day. ( http://www.bostonclarinetday.com/ ) I did that last year, and it really helped solidify my wanting to go to the school. You can listen to all of the clarinet faculty here teach and perform, as well as the guest clinicians that are brought in. Plus, Boston is absolutely STUNNING that time of year! =)
I'd love to answer any other questions that you have about things here at Boston Conservatory, just email me!
- Kathleen LeBlanc-Hood
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Author: grifffinity
Date: 2008-07-20 15:33
The school is a lot better now than it was 7 years ago when I completed my BM with the late Julie Vaverka. The addition of Michael Norsworthy and Bruce Hangen (Conductor) have greatly improved the performance level and reputation of the instrumental music department. I will say, if you want to major in Music Ed. I don't know if that school is the best place for you. Are you planning to stay in Boston or will you move back to Arkansas - where I see your IP is located?
My first undergrad experience was at Trenton State College (now the College of NJ), which is one of the premier Music Ed schools in NJ. Conservatories cost a lot more than a state school, and from my experience have weaker Music Ed. departments. At the time I attended, the Music Ed. dept at the Boston Conservatory was pretty much non-existent. This may have changed - I'm sure Mr. Norsworthy will educate you on this fact.
If you truly want to be an educator in the public school system, I highly suggest going to a state school or university, which has one or more band programs, a marching band, a strong education department and is a lot easier on the wallet!
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2008-07-20 16:16
how much does it cost to go to the boston clarinet day? i looked at the website but couldnt find that information.
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Author: Ryder
Date: 2008-07-20 17:27
janlynn,
The cost is located on the registration pdf... here's the link
http://www.bostonclarinetday.com/html/TBC_CD2008_app.pdf
Quite a reasonable price if you ask me. I just wish I lived closer as airfare and accomadation would exceed $1200.
____________________
Ryder Naymik
San Antonio, Texas
"We pracice the way we want to perform, that way when we perform it's just like we practiced"
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Author: Kevin
Date: 2008-07-20 20:03
I personally know at least three people (a flutist, a composer, and a jazz player) who are recent BoCo grads. While they are all terrific musicians, all three of them feel BoCo did little to help further their musical career. In fact, generally BoCo as an institution is regarded rather lowly by the students that attend the several other music schools in the region. Lots of good students, a number of fine faculty, but a very high tuition rate and a poorly ran institution.
The musical theater program at BoCo, however, is quite strong.
Post Edited (2008-07-20 20:06)
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2008-07-21 13:49
thanks Ryder. I hope my teacher will want to bring me i dont live too far.
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2008-07-21 16:39
I can say that while I attended Boston Conservatory, I wasn't terribly nuts about the program. However, after I graduated and moved on to graduate schools and joined the Army Band program, I feel that the program was useful in preparing me for life as a musician. Unfortunately, the focus there was on playing at a high level and everything else was secondary. Unless you take personal responsibility for acquiring a well rounded education, you won't get it here. I seriously doubt that has changed. As an undergraduate student, I think you can do better by going through a fine university music school. You'll have a more well rounded base course work, and a much lower student loan payment after it's all said and done. Also, you'll have less difficulty moving into another field if you decide music isn't right for you. If you're looking for advancing as a musician only, I'd recommend looking at this school for graduate study.
Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware
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Author: S. Friedland
Date: 2008-07-21 20:08
I think that Boston itself is music education, with or without the degree. It was my home and I still consider it one of the most musical and music-filled cities in which I have lived and worked. Having said that, I would suggest almost any school in Boston will get you a good musical education, however you also ask about teachers of the clarinet. Whether or not you could get him as a teacher, Richard Stoltsman is one of the worlds great players and teachers and certainly one of the most musical. He teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music.
I certainly tend to agree with the previous poster concerning the Boston Conservatory.
Boston University would be a second recommendation for you. I was a guest at the Berklee College last Septemeber playing new music and I noticed that the school has changed and improved exponentially in the past several years, with many many Music Education majors.
Look into the number of Music Ed majors, and the Placement services of these all. Perhaps that may help you as well. Good luck.
Sherman Friedland
Post Edited (2008-07-21 20:16)
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Author: Philcoman
Date: 2008-07-22 20:34
I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Friedland -- Boston is a terrific place to be a student and is a rich vein of musical resources. The Boston Conservatory, The New England Conservatory, Berklee School, and the Boston Symphony (and, not incidentally, Rayburn Music) are all within walking distance of each other, the program at Boston University is not to be sneezed at, and the Longy School of music across the river all make for a confluence of talented musicians willing to pass on their knowledge. For that matter, you can't toss a reed in Boston without hitting a college or University with a music program. There's even a public high school -- The Boston Arts Academy -- dedicated to nurturing young musicians and artists. It's a great atmosphere for ANY student.
"If you want to do something, you do it, and handle the obstacles as they come." --Benny Goodman
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