VP programs with MT Opportunities (not OCU or WCC)

bridgenail
Fri, 04 Dec 2015 22:31:04 +0000

BSOF is through Jacobs. It’s most popular for the OF to be arts administration or composition but theatre is another possibility. My D is in an MM program and during auditions it was never commented on that she had a BS from Jacobs as opposed to a BM. If you have more question on this PM me or go to the Jacobs school website under degrees and requirements to learn more.

As for choirs Oberlin and IU share the emphasis on opera as opposed to choirs. They focus on the soloist voice and not blending. Has your D talked with her teachers about her voice for choir work? My D was told not to do choir singing in high school but continued as her teacher guaranteed she wouldn’t be required to blend (so she could sing without damaging her voice). For some people this is an issue. For others it is not. Your D may be able to do both.

Like all things in music there is no easy answer. But IU is really focused on the soloist opera voice. It certainly does have “good” choirs but many freshman do not want to sing in choirs. They are looking to get into opera chorus and get on stage with full voice. I know at the grad level there are some good niche choirs but I don’t know how many undergrads participate in these. But my D paid little attn to the choirs. So you may want research them more to draw your own conclusions.

I do know a schol like St. Olaf is different in their emphasis. Choir is much more prominent. Lawrence also has a good mix of choir and opera work.