Music opportunities

trumpetgirl
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:01:28 +0000

Hi, I’m a junior looking at Case. I’ve been playing trumpet since fourth grade and I definitely want to continue in college, but not a the conservatory level and not for a profession. I play in a top wind ensemble at a local conservatory’s preperatory school, so I’m used to playing with people who go on in music. I’m not at all top-tier conservatory level, but I want to keep playing in decent, fulfilling groups.
I might be interested in a double major or a minor, but I might just want to play in an ensemble. Can anybody tell me about the programs? How many people are in the music major program? What are the wind ensemble and orchestra like, and how competitive are they for brass? Also, how easy is it to get practice rooms and take lessons, and the like?
If anyone is at all involved in the department, I’d love to hear what you think. Thanks!