| OcuMTinfo....while it is true that OCU is heavy on classical training, I'm not sure why you added that it is a "demanding one that requires more than learning some JRB songs." Clearly, you can't possibly mean that a BFA in MT program (as opposed to OCU's BM program) is not as demanding or that it is focused on JRB songs?? Not only in my D's program but in most others we looked into, they learn legit voice and repertoire that is from the traditional MT repertoire. While they may not have the classical bent that OCU has, THAT is what differs but truly not the MT repertoire or legit voice training that is taught everywhere. In fact, my D just IM'd me and was telling me about the soprano work she is doing and the songs she has been assigned and they are not like JRB at all. So, please do point out about the classical training and opera work at OCU but please don't imply that other programs don't require more learning than some JRB songs. I think it is wonderful to come here and post as a resource on your program that you love dearly and to explain its features but no need to imply such a comparison. I could explain my child's program and what they do but would not be apt to say it is the best or most wonderful, but simply that she loves it and I know what it offers. I believe all these BFA programs are demanding and I surely would hope that none focus on learning JRB style songs. I think classical training is good to point out at your school for those who really want that. But you can attain a very fine training in MT by also studying MT repertoire and vocal technique. These simply are different OPTIONS and a different FOCUS. One is not a better route to a career in MT. For those not in a classical program, you can bet that they do study legit vocal technique. They just do not work on classical music. For someone looking into a BFA program, they need to decide which type of program is the best fit for what they want but that doesn't make one program necessarily better overall. Some want equal training in voice, acting and dance and some programs are like that and some are not, for example. I think it is best to point out the DIFFERENCES or ATTRIBUTES of a program, and its curriculum, but that can be done without espousing that one is necessarily better or contrasting it with negative implications about the alternatives. |