Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2019-07-30 19:01
J-MB,
I have degrees from three different state universities in Ohio (see my bio by clicking the link) in music as well as education plus administration. In addition, I was an Ohio HS band director for almost 2 decades before getting "kick upstairs" to university teaching and administration. IMHO I believe I have some insights that might be helpful.
When one looks at making a choice between a university music program and a conservatory program first compare the cost of tuition (YSU, Akron, Toledo, Kent, BGSU, Miami, and OSU versus Baldwin or Oberlin). All of these institutions will have similar living expenses but attending BW versus BG when you include tuition shows that the private conservatory will be much more expensive. Also, since you are planning music education/teaching a state university usually has a very seasoned and experienced cadre who not only play extremely well but are also fine examples of teaching for you to emulate as you mature in the workplace.
As far as scholarships, most are based on academics and/or need. Three of my grandchildren (BG, OSU, and Miami grads) had ACT scores in the 30s and got scholarships. The other four, although in the 80th percentile and above did not get assistance. Two that moved on to advanced degrees (they graduated with UG honors) then got a combination of scholarships, fellowships/teaching assistantships, and various awards. So, while you could be the finest player in your area, without good placement test scores and not being in need, it will be difficult to garner tuition assistance.
As far as graduate school, wait until you get your bachelor's degree underway to plan that far ahead. In my decades of advising students, I always felt that moving right on to a graduate degree at the same institution was not the best plan. One needs to prove themselves first at an entry level music education job before graduate school.
HRL
PS I remember your BB query earlier about this topic and the suggestion I made at that time was to go to many universities and hear various ensembles and recitals. No need to interact with a professor at this stage; get your short list first by looking at that person's bio and then do the full court press in the fall of 2020.
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