Wisdom of changing intended major from performance to composition?

marimbamom
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:14:53 +0000

Hi Compmom,
Your daughter sounds like a lovely and accomplished young lady!
I was happy to read that she stills plays classical guitar as well as doing the
BA in composition.
I agree that Oberlin and Bard look like wonderful schools.
We are visiting Peabody in July. I found their website to be so helpful when we started this process, especially as someone who did not have a clue about the different music degree programs etc.
I appreciate knowing that I am not alone in having a child who is changing the musical direction they are going in. Also hearing how other musicians have successfully changed
from performance to composition is reassuring.
Thanks again to you and everyone who have taken the time to offer help and suggestions
I already feel like a weight has been lifted!