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Author: RI mom
Date: 2009-06-07 23:00
Dear Clarinetists,
My daughter is a rising senior and wants to continue playing the clarinet in college, but not major in music. She has tried contacting the music departments at schools she is interested in. Some have gotten back to her-- others have not. Do you have any general tips for judging a music program as a nonmajor?She plays in a wind ensemble,all-state,summer camp,etc and takes private lessons which she would like to continue. Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!
RI Mom
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Author: SVClarinet09
Date: 2009-06-08 00:01
I'm going to college in the fall as a non-major, if not a double major (not in performance or ed). What I looked for was a school where I knew I could pursue my degree (International Relations) that still had a highly respected music program. For example when I wanted to major in meteorology, only two colleges in NC offer it, NC State and UNC-Charlotte. State's music department is nothing compared to UNC-Charlotte's. In my mind it came down to which school had the best music program with the major and opportunities I wanted in college.
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Author: Fred
Date: 2009-06-08 20:59
It also might depend on what your daughter wants to experience musically in her college years. The better the music program, the more competition there will be for the choice playing opportunities. She will be a non-major, so don't be surprised if the choice assignments go to some very talented clarinet majors. At a less demanding program, her skills might be more in line with what the majors can do (maybe even exceed them) and thus give her a better chance at some good playing opportunities. Sometimes it's more fun to be a big fish in a smaller pond . . .
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-06-09 02:46
My suggestion is to call to the chair of the music department and ask them if they offer minor clarinet lessons and what playing experiences are available for minors. If you can't get a call through try to make contact with the clarinet teacher.
Good luck, ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: bill28099
Date: 2009-06-09 17:11
Years ago I went to large land grant university to study engineering after spending my senior year in high school as the principal clarinetist of our local semi-pro symphony orchestra. I was told by the head of the music department that unless I wanted to be fodder for his marching band he wasn't interested in seeing me walk the hallowed halls of his department. He was not about to waste his resources on a non music major. I doubt things have changed much in the larger public schools. The private liberal arts colleges I know about today actually give scholarships to non music majors in order to fill their orchestras and bands.
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