Short Music Courses

[jehangircama]

Are there any short (1-1.5 year) piano courses at any of the conservatories, basically something one could do between other professional degrees? I'll be completing a BSc in Physics in another year and a half, and have been thinking of studying music seriously for a year in a conservatory, probably after a 2yr MSc, but as far as I know there are no such short courses available. Any inputs? thanks
jc

[danny elfboy]

Are there any short (1-1.5 year) piano courses at any of the conservatories, basically something one could do between other professional degrees? I'll be completing a BSc in Physics in another year and a half, and have been thinking of studying music seriously for a year in a conservatory, probably after a 2yr MSc, but as far as I know there are no such short courses available. Any inputs? thanks
jc

No, there's nothing like that.
Very good students can get the chance to do a concentrated course for 4-5 years instead of the common 10 years, but that would require all your time and wouldn't leave you much time to study for another degree.

[michael_langlois]

There is always the Performer Diploma, which is in essence a year or two of study with a certain faculty member, at the end of which one presents a recital.  I don't know the caliber of your playing, but if you believe that you've had exceptional musical training growing up, this would be worth looking into.

Best,
Michael

[danny elfboy]

Sorry for the OT but Michael, your signature is absolutely great!

[jehangircama]

I'm giving my ATCL recital on the 4th next month, so would it be a possibility to join Trinity for a year or so and give the LTCL at the end of it? is that what you're referring to by a performer's diploma?

[michael_langlois]

I'm giving my ATCL recital on the 4th next month, so would it be a possibility to join Trinity for a year or so and give the LTCL at the end of it? is that what you're referring to by a performer's diploma?

For example:

http://www.music.indiana.edu/academics/options.shtml