Which schools should one consider for DMA (violin)?

compmom
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:49:24 +0000

There is a certain amount of degree inflation going on in the arts in general, as with other areas of study. I have observed that, in a country and culture that does not offer generous funding for the arts (music and dance are the areas I know personally), staying in school is one way to continue funding for the study/practice/performance of one’s art. If a program offers full funding and a stipend for teaching, it doesn’t mean a lavish lifestyle, that’s for sure, but it does mean a few years to work on music or dance or whatever without having to get a full time day job to support oneself.

As for school choices, I know I for one stopped my involvement in such things at the undergrad level. Teachers and peers were the main source of information, and there were, at the grad level, there were aesthetic and technical issues that were a bit beyond me I think it is hard for anyone to answer your question because at this level, it depends.