Schools......

jkramb19 · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Posts: 365

I know there are many similar threads out there so forgive my repetition.
I was wondering if you all can help me in my school search. I am currently a junior and planning on majoring in preformance. My main passion right now is orchestra playing but i also enjoy jazz so strong programs in both would be a plus. My main concern for my undergraduate degree is going to a college with a great teacher. I have been a student of Pat Harbison and studying the Adam thnking for a bout two years, so I would like to continue on with a teacher with similar thoughts about playing. (though i am open to other similar thinkings, ie. Chicago School)

Some that i have been considering making a visit to are:
IU (study there and visit regularly)

Arizona State (anyone know what school of playing Dave Hickman teaches?)

Oklahoma

Eastman (Is Thompson producing good students?)

Where else should i consider making a visit to? Who teaches there, and what is there style of teaching? How are the ensembles?

I appreciate any help that you all can give me. The search for colleges, as a many of you know, is overwhelming.
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bophead · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:41 pm Post subject:

Oberlin (spelling) in Ohio has a great reputation. I am not certain of the faculty there.
Manhattan School of Music has a pretty cool reputation too.

riffdawg2000 · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:20 am Post subject:

Oberlin = Ryan Anthony I think ...
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tpetplyr · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 4:19 am Post subject:

Northwestern Universtiy, Barbara Butler and Charlie Geyer. Doesn't get too much better than that. (Well see if I get in:))

Stuart
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blaznov · Regular Member Joined: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 34

for undergrad UW Eau Claire is an excellent place. Robert Baca is an Abam student and is a fantastic jazz/lead player but is even better at classical/orchestral. He plays in many of the Broadway shows that come through Minneapolis/ St. Paul. He directs a couple of jazz bands at UWEC, the top one has won numerous Downbeat Best College Big Band awards in the past several years. Their top players have been know to go on to IU, Eastman, Manhattan School of Music, and the like for grad work. Baca is great and the price is right. It's worth a look.

The Glidd · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 4:31 am Post subject:

Roy Poper is at Oberlin. Stamp guy. Absolutely fantastic teacher.

mfbolton · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:05 pm Post subject:

Check out University of Missouri-Kansas City. The Conservatory there is wonderful. Dr. Keith Benjamin is a fabulous instructor. Their jazz progam is great, with Bobby Watson and Hal Melia. Give them a look, well worth it.