| It's interesting to read comments evaluating CMU's MT program from someone who has never attended CMU! As the mother of a senior MT at CMU I feel compelled to respond.
My daughter has absolutely loved her training at CMU. Many times in phone conversations she has randomly made the comment that she "loves this school," or "I am really going to miss this school." CMU seeks to educate the "whole person." It is not a factory just churning out actors. Heartbreaking? No. Constructively critical? Absolutely, yes. But isn't that what you want in order to survive in a highly competitive profession? CMU is demanding, but not unkind; relentless but not irrelevant.
Her voice teacher was classically trained as was my d so the fit was perfect. Not only has her vocal training (both classical and belt) made her an even better singer (she was All-State Choir for two years and the lead in Sound of Music her senior year in a competitive high school of 4,000 students), but her teacher mentored her through tough times. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, I was comforted by the fact that she had not only a "mom" away from home (her voice teacher), but many "parents" from the School of Drama faculty. Professors genuinely care about each individual student. As a parent, I couldn't ask for anything more. |