Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-10-14 14:59
There are so many good schools and teachers today you have a hugh choice. I'd suggest you read my website and look at the pages about Symphony jobs and taking auditions, it will give you some insight what to expect when pursing a career as a performance major. You need to know how few jobs in the symphony field are available once you graduate. Several hundred applicants for a hand full of jobs, at best.
As far as schools go you should google music schools and see what's available, there's a hugh choice. As I state on my website, unless your family can easily afford 200K plus for four years at a private conservatory, unless you can get a very very large scholarship of course. Do not go into debt to become a performance major unless you are willing to go into a military band when you graduate, most of the well known big bands help pay off a portion of your loans. I'd suggest that you look into state universities, many have very good departments and teachers, especially in state if possible. You can cost your costs by 2/3rds in many cases. Then you can use the money you saved to go for a masters degree in a private school if you think you're good enough to "make it" at the time. I also suggest you minor or double major in something else, even a music associated subject, so you stand a chance of maybe getting a job doing something in music. Our music schools are just putting out far to many clarinet graduates, many not even close to being able to compete. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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