<p>I wanted to put in my $.02 for anyone still thinking about buying a TV for the dorm room. We did. It seemed like a great idea at the time. In hindsight, it was not. </p>
<p>The typical day for a music performance major is very, very looooooooong. For freshman performance majors at my D’s school, music theory or aural skills starts at 8AM on alternating days. (I guess the sophomores get to sleep in.) </p>
<p>Then there are classes, lessons w/the prof, studio, performance class, scales & etudes w/the TA, orchestra rehearsals, private practice, more classes, office hours, did I mention private practice, etc. throughout the day. In the evening and often late into the evening, there is more practice, ensemble rehearsals, concerts and homework. I’m sure I missed something.</p>
<p>At non-conservatory schools, your S/D may not necessarily have a music major as a roommate. Music majors and students majoring in something else are DEFINATELY not on the same schedule. </p>
<p>My D will tell you that nothing is worse than coming back to the dorm after two hours of evening practice or homework to find a room full of people (even if they’re friends) eating pizza and watching the latest episode of . . . whatever . . . with your roommate! </p>
<p>At the beginning of the year, having one of the few TVs in her wing was a great way to meet people. Once the full weight of a performance major’s schedule hit; however, it wasn’t such a great idea.</p>