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Author: Keil
Date: 2002-12-15 16:39
As of now where would you guys suggest one should attend for grad school? Who has good job placement?
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Author: James
Date: 2002-12-15 16:48
Well I'm just a high school student. But I have been hearing a lot about how USC's (yahuda dilad) and U of M's (fred ormand) have been quite sucessful lately.
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Author: Brandon
Date: 2002-12-15 16:50
I would have to say ditto with Yehuda Gilad at USC and would also throw in Richard Hawley at the Cincinnati Conservatory.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-12-15 16:54
Juilliard, Manhattan School, Mannes
They are all in NYC, it's a good place to be for music and hearing all the fine groups they perform in the city.
Teachers here are terrific, even if they can't always help with job placements.
Good luck,
JJM
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Author: William
Date: 2002-12-15 17:47
Go where the "action" is, get envolved and learn, make connections and create your own opportunities. NYC seems to have it all (in excess) and would be a good choice. Remember Frank, "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere........"
Also, a good friend of mine, upon graduation from college, auditioned for the "Presidents Own" Marine Band, was accepted, and during his "tour of duty" completed his DMA at Washington's Catholic University (on the US tax payers $$) (He is now Professor of Trombone at a Big Ten univeristy)
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Author: Mark S.
Date: 2002-12-16 13:54
I don't think you can count too much on the university "placing" you unless you are looking to go into academia or public school education. From a performance perspective, grad school will give you access to instructors and ensembles, but is sure no guarantee you'll get that dream gig because of the credential.
If you are looking to become a performing artist, go find the person you most want to study with and see what's available. He or she might take you for private instruction without having to go through a university.
Before people pile on, let me state that I am a huge believer in advanced education for certain purposes (theory, composition, musicology, acoustics, etc.). I have just observed that there are not a whole lot of PhDs in our top symphony orchestras, in the pits, or playing weddings, bar mitzvahs and riots. Not because they aren't capable, but because it isn't necessary.
Good luck, Keil.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-12-16 20:03
Keil -
A agree with Mark S. Go to the best player and best teacher you can find. They're the ones who know about the openings and recommend their students for them.
That and perform everywhere and every time you can.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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