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Topic: University advice...  (Read 1291 times)

Offline musicluvr49

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University advice...
on: December 28, 2011, 05:15:00 PM
Hey everyone,

I'm gonna to write a list of Universities that I'm considering majoring in music at. Could y'all give me some advice on which places you would recommend, if you know of them? And also if there are any other universities you'd recommend please tell me, in about a 350 mile radius of Philadelphia? Thanks.

Temple University - Esther Boyer College of Music and Dance.
Eastern University
Duquesne University - Mary Pappert School of Music
Penn State University
Philadelphia Biblical University
Berklee College of Music

Currently:
Chopin Grand Valse Brilliante
Mozart Piano Sonata K 332
Scriabin Preludes Op 11 no.5,6,7
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G minor

Offline quantum

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Re: University advice...
Reply #1 on: December 28, 2011, 07:27:34 PM
You should also consider university life into your decision.  Just because the school is impressive academically or performance wise does not necessarily mean it will fit with your learning style.  If possible talk to students and teachers at the universities on your list.  Find out what going to school at that place is really about - especially the things not advertised in the glossy promotional material. 
Made a Liszt. Need new Handel's for Soler panel & Alkan foil. Will Faure Stein on the way to pick up Mendels' sohn. Josquin get Wolfgangs Schu with Clara. Gone Chopin, I'll be Bach
 

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