Getting admitted to a music conservatory

glassharmonica
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:04:22 +0000

I concur with what everyone has said before this post. Just adding one more comment that directly addresses your question:

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Your daughter’s age (unless she is very young, under age 16, for example) should not be a factor. Her BS degree should also not be a factor. She will be evaluated on her audition alone. The only possible other factor that might influence the decision would be if she has a pre-existing relationship with a teacher who really wants her in his/her studio. You don’t mention her age or whether she studied for her BS degree while living at home, but if she is very young you might consider having her take some time off before going to conservatory where life can be very hectic and pressure-filled. There are also social factors related to the pressure of conservatory that will be easier for a more mature student to handle.