Profesh Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Do any of you have advice on the application process for a major in music composition? I know the requirements for the colleges, but everything seems somewhat vague. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinjessome Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Do any of you have advice on the application process for a major in music composition? I know the requirements for the colleges, but everything seems somewhat vague. Thanks. Can you be a little more specific? Which aspect of the application are you wondering about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profesh Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sorry, just any advice about it would be fine, the actual compositions ( length, what you are trying to show), organization, anything pertaining to application. I know it still sounds kind of vague, but if you have any advice or examples about the procedure......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinjessome Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 *shrugs* Okay. Offer your best - it's reall all you can do. Make sure your submissions represent your best work, and try and honestly portray your style (while, at the same time, showing a diverse selection). Don't try and tailor your portfolio for the departmental tendencies... Call/email the professors - they should let you know what they like to see, what they're looking for. Make it look/sound good - professional looking scores and demo recordings will make a good impression. ...just a few thoughts, should apply to most schools. Many will have individual preferences and procedures - would be worth a talk to a professor or adminstrator at a school of interest. Good luck! :dry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profesh Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks a lot, I'll keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Realms of Gold Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 You should also be extremely careful about your decision to apply to a conservatory or a liberal arts school. If you're interested in things besides music, don't be scared by the concept of a school where you'll have to take a few classes outside of music! In my senior year of high school, I nearly broke down and applied to conservatory. My parents knocked some sense into me and reminded me I love things besides music. Now I'm a music major at a liberal arts college, happy with all my classes, music and otherwise. If I were at a conservatory, I'd probably shoot myself. So consider wisely what will work better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinfiddler Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 You should take a lesson or two witht he teacher or teachers that you plan on studying with, that way you will already be startign to build a relationship with them, and you can also find out how they teach, and whether you want to be stuck for four years with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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