<p>My son will be a HS senior this fall. We are searching for the right school for him after he graduates. I have eagerly been reading the threads relating to composition. One suggested looking at an article on the Peabody Institute site, which I did.</p>
<p>My concern is that my DS is a composer, not a performer. I quote from the afore mentioned article: “The defining characteristic of a music conservatory is that all full-time students of the school are enrolled in a performance intensive music program.”</p>
<p>He is a talented composer and music theory geek par excellance. He plays classical guitar, which some conservatories won’t consider for auditions, since it is not an orchestra instrument. He is self taught on the clarinet, the upright bass, and the piano. This summer, he began studying privately with a composition professor from West Chester University.</p>
<p>Has anyone some wisdom and/or guidance to share? This is an overwhelming experience for me!!</p>