Author: pliscapoivre
Date: 2011-10-10 14:28
Dear oboesax,
I don't think that any US conservatory degree would "give a player an automatic admission to a European orchestra audition". I also don't think that a degree in Europe is necessary, but probably some serious time spent studying in Europe -- more than one year, as your brother suggested -- would be most helpful. As mentioned, my DMA, MM, and BM from the finest schools in the US don't always do the trick even in combination with significant work experience. In Denmark, for instance, one is expected to climb the ladder through the regional orchestras, and probably won't be taken seriously by the superb National Symphony Orchestra (radio orchestra) under other circumstances. Every country has its own quirks.
If your daughter thinks she may want to play in London later on, she can start investigating some of the many very fine schools and teachers in the UK. Please keep in mind that UK immigration laws don't have automatic reciprocity with other EU nations. I don't know about students visas, though.
But the most important thing at her stage is probably to get the best possible well-rounded undergrad education (in any country). While a different regional sound may not be difficult to acquire, as in your brother's experience, it depends on a lot of factors, and I have found that it's essential to be true to my own nature as a player and not try to move too far (or, in fact, at all) in a direction that doesn't appeal to me. I certainly wouldn't advocate trying to imitate different sounds/styles/reeds in order to please an audition committee -- or anyone else.
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