<p>“elite and elitist” - that’s the only part I have a problem with…I never ever felt that way when I was there (aside from the bread baker in Fairchild who wouldn’t entertain the idea of an apprentice)…does anyone expect it to be possible to take introductory instrument classes at a conservatory? I think the writing program is something akin to that. Back when I was there, the 100-level creative writing classes were writing workshops led by senior creative writing majors in a group setting of maybe 25 kids. Sounds like a good EXCO course or Winter Term project option too.</p>