Schools with good music performance programs?

Mezzo_sMama
Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:19:14 +0000

I am quite leery of teachers who tell you how it was when they were in school, unless it’s presented in the context of “it’s not this way anymore”. Even back in the '70s, it was possible to gain admission to excellent conservatories without even being able to read music (at least for VP majors) and many, many of those who were instrumental majors wouldn’t even be able to cut it in the upper levels of the top Pre-College programs today.
Violin is one of the most competitive instruments on which to audition and your work load as a performance major will be heavy and your time filled with orchestra, small ensembles, chamber music, etc. It’s great that you’re looking at this now though because you have time to investigate schools and compile a good list of places that would suit your needs.
Good luck and keep asking questions here because you’ll find a lot of knowledge and people willing to help!