CCM and Maryland...

bigdjp
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:21:53 +0000

I think your son needs to ask himself if he’s interested in playing percussion or timpani. That may help sway him one way or another. How often is the percussion staff in the school? My son has eliminated some of his choices because the staff is only on campus once a week. Who has a stronger orchestra? That will be a big learning factor for your son. Where else is he auditioning. That may help with the decision in the end. Does he have a teacher that could steer him in one direction or another? I will be in the same situation next year. My son is a junior percussionist but he’s not sure if he will pursue performance or education. He’s not sure what he’s interested in doing. He has worked with the teachers he’s most interested in auditioning for. It will really come down to who he likes working with best.