Orchestra teacher for recommendation?

musmom2
Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:00:10 +0000

Although my D was applying to music schools, so her situation was different than your D’s, one of her recommendation letters was from her band teacher (who, like your daughter, she had had for 6 years). She felt said teacher knew her very well. If you decide to use the music teacher, make sure she has a copy of your D’s “resumé” and knows at least her approximate average/class rank as well as what classes she is taking this year. Music teacher can then also refer to your D’s academics and extracurriculars when writing her letter, thus giving a broader picture than just music. I think the personal touch from someone who knows a student well is preferable to a teacher she has had only briefly and makes a letter standout in the admissions office!