This is a major in music that offers job security. Far and away, the most employable major for a musician is music education. To be clear, music education is the practice of teaching music primarily in public K-12 settings, as well as in regional youth ensembles, choirs, and other related activities. It is not at […]
Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Ranking, Acceptance Rate, and More
Overview Details don’t tell you everything about a school; however, a quick glance at a few key points of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music speaks volumes: Student Body: 600, Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1, Steinway Grand Pianos: 233; Practice Rooms with a Window: 150. With a small student body, excellent student to teacher ratio, ample Steinways (along […]
Are Grades Important for Getting into Music School?
Are grades, test scores, and GPA really important for getting into music school? Here’s a question that nearly every student musician, parent, and heck, even guidance counselor would like to know. After all, the average GPA of an incoming freshman studying liberal arts at an academically competitive university is usually no less than a 3.7. […]
Is This the World’s Most Socially Conscious Music School?
More and more, we see music schools embracing diversity, new ideas, and growth. But, this one school might take it to the greatest extreme I have ever seen. Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music is a school brimming with students asked to think about social justice, entrepreneurship, and forging new careers. This […]
Here 25 of the Best Summer Music Programs, Festivals, and Camps for High School Musicians
Without any doubt, one of the best ways to gain pre-professional experience while a student in high school or college is to attend a summer program, camp, or festival. When you are aiming to attend a music school at the collegiate level, gaining experience at a summer program can improve your chances tremendously of finding […]