Curtis

clagar777 · Post by **clagar777** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:05 am

Anyone know how many tuba students applied to Curtis this go around? I noticed that the deadline was back on the 11th. Also, does anyone know what Mr. Horner will be doing after graduating?

Good luck to those of you who will be auditioning and also to Seth.

Jarrad-Bittner · Post by **Jarrad-Bittner** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:13 pm

On a previous thread someone said that only about 13 audition every time.

Casey Tucker · Post by **Casey Tucker** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:08 pm

i sent in my application and resume. hopefully they accept.

good luck to everyone else also!

-casey

Casey Tucker · Post by **Casey Tucker** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:51 pm

it's a valid question. my personal interest is the opportunities that are presented with the postion. i also love the nec/boston and new york but julliard has never really interested me (no offense) and i would have to bay for boston/nec. i'm big on curtis for a few reasons: 1.) it's paid for. my mom has medical bills and tuition at the state school im at is enough. to ask her to pay even more for these schools would be really tough on her and the family emotionally and financially. 2.) there are TONS of subbing opportunities with the philly symphony. i've heard so many stories of people being hired to fill in for somebody in the orchestra. can't buy that kind of experience. 3.) i love the school that im at. my teacher is awesome and everyone there is great. but i need more of a challenge and i enjoy a more "upbeat" society. plus an orchestral atmosphere is something im looking for. 4.) the teaching from Mr. Kryzwiki (sorry if mispelled) and Ms. Jantsch (in a few years) will be a good experience.

this is just me and my reasons. hope this answered your questioin.

-casey

Jarrad-Bittner · Post by **Jarrad-Bittner** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:35 am

anonymous4 · Post by **anonymous4** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:49 pm

Andrew Schwartz wrote:Just wondering guys, but what is with the huge attraction to curtis?

A stat I remember from a few years ago: somewhere along the lines of 1/3 of the tuba alumni from Curtis in the past 30 years are now employed in professional symphony orchestras. That'd be a good enough reason for me.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:10 pm

tubazar wrote:
anonymous4 wrote:
Andrew Schwartz wrote:Just wondering guys, but what is with the huge attraction to curtis?
A stat I remember from a few years ago: somewhere along the lines of 1/3 of the tuba alumni from Curtis in the past 30 years are now employed in professional symphony orchestras. That'd be a good enough reason for me.
Unless you're amoung the other 2/3...

Those are pretty GOOD odds:
listen to the words of LoyalTubist

Jarrod · Post by **Jarrod** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:48 pm

I would say that those guys with jobs would most likely have a job had they gone to (insert decent school name here)...

of course Curtis is a great school that can provide valuable experience opportunities....but it's not a magic factory that provides 33% of it's students a job that otherwise would have been lost in the music world

Dean · Post by **Dean** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:16 am

I personally know only one Curtis tuba grad.

And he kicks *** on his horn.

Jarrad-Bittner · Post by **Jarrad-Bittner** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:35 am

Just to let everyone know who is auditioning, I just found out that the audition date is Saturday, March 17. It'll be a fun time trying to get both tubas to philly with everyone on spring break.

Happy Holidays
Jarrad Bittner

Water Music · Post by **Water Music** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:32 pm

I applied, but don't really want to go there, but hey, doen't hurt to try. One thing that bothers me is that Mr. Krzywicki doesn't play Tuba that much anymore. I just took a lesson from him recently, and he told me he doesn't play, and he tried my horn and didn't sound like his old self. But hey, it's free...

caroljantsch · Post by **caroljantsch** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:37 am

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd clarify a few things....

Seth is auditioning for grad schools. I don't know how many students applied for his spot.

Andrew--Curtis is a highly prestigious institution, for good reason. The Curtis Symphony Orchestra is incredible. Students there study intensely with renowned professional musicians, most of whom play in the Philadelphia Orchestra, which performs only four blocks away from Curtis. Curtis students can also find plenty of work gigging around town. I would definitely say that students at Curtis are "in the epicenter of the current action."

Tuckertuba--The Philadelphia Orchestra has strict subbing policies, and while it is true that students from Curtis will be seen playing with the PO, they had to first win an audition just to be on the sub list, and this is a feat accomplished much more often by string players than others.

Jarrad--In some cases, Curtis students will be offered an additional stipend for living expenses on a need basis.

Water Music--The fact that Paul Krzywicki doesn't play anymore does not mean he's not still a great teacher (take Roger Bobo and Toby Hanks for awesome awesome examples), and definitely does not mean that the next tuba student at Curtis won't have an excellent experience there.

I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me.
Best of luck to those of you who are auditioning, and see you in March!
carol

Casey Tucker · Post by **Casey Tucker** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:35 am

thank you for clarifying a lot of these topics. i didn't know that there was an audition to be on the sub list. it was something that i had been told/heard from somebody along the line of me gaining interest in the school.

-casey

Water Music · Post by **Water Music** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:06 am

Oh, I know Mr. Krzywicki is a great teacher, I did take some lessons, and he is a very strict teacher, so he strives for perfection. The only problem with him not playing anymore is that he can't show you how he wants something done, he can only describe.

Jarrad-Bittner · Post by **Jarrad-Bittner** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:29 am

Thank you for informing me of this.

Getzeng50s · Post by **Getzeng50s** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:40 am

Andrew Schwartz wrote:Just wondering guys, but what is with the huge attraction to curtis? I understand the exclusivity of it, but is that it? I almost put in an application there myself, mostly just to see how i would rank against everyone else, but I realized that I would much rather go somewhere like New York or Boston and work with those guys who are really in the epicenter of the current action. Am I missing something?

Epicenter? seriously?

Getzeng50s · Post by **Getzeng50s** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:45 am

for some reason i cant edit my last response. wierd.. reallly wierd.

Casey Tucker · Post by **Casey Tucker** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:40 pm

bump.

who all is going? i am

also, does anyone know how many are trying out?

-casey

JustinLerma · Post by **JustinLerma** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:50 pm

The last time I spoke with Seth he said there are normallt 20-25 guys there with only a few really knowing their stuff. You'll be one of 5 or 6 Casey that I think will make some waves.

Jarrad-Bittner · Post by **Jarrad-Bittner** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:25 pm

Hey Casey

I am going to be at the audition as well. Marty has told me of how great of a guy you are. It will be nice to meet you. Good Luck, should be fun.. huh

Jarrad Bittner