| (Can I post even though I don't have kids at fancy music schools?)
Both kids "first generation musicians." (Poor things...)
Eldest son (sophomore at Denison U) plays trumpet. Studied at Eastman Community School with Wes Nance (Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra) and Bob Sneider (Jazz improv. extraordinaire). Attended Essentially Ellington competition in 2003 (the highlight of his trumpet career!). He is minoring in Music at Denison. Denison offers small music scholarships (that can be added onto their generous merit aid) to kids who minor in music (and free lessons).
Second son (high school senior) is a cellist. Studying at Eastman Community School with Kathy Kemp (RPO Assistant Principal). Plays in one of the two community youth orchestras and plays in a cello ensemble at Eastman Comm. Wants to be an engineer - not a music major.
One thing I will say for Rochester, our kids have great opportunities in music; just amazing really. Some of my kids' friends (who are better musicians than them) study with collegiate faculty from Eastman and the level of ensembles here is amazing. |