College part II

[cmonte]

I know that I already have a topic up and the things you guys have put on there are so helpful!
I just would like ideas from other music majors out there:
What are pros and cons of transferring from a cheaper school to a university for music education/performance?
Thanks!

[Z-Tuba Dude]

I am assuming you mean (for instance) going to a community college for the basic 101 courses, and then transferring to a music school.

The only down side that I see to this is, that you miss out on having any quality musical experiences at the community college, for however many years you attend.

[b.williams]

It depends upon the community college. Some have high quality music programs. It makes perfect sense from a financial standpoint. Just make sure that the courses will transfer.

[nycbone]

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[royjohn]

I know a guy in school in the Midwest who takes general ed courses during the summer, when he is back home, at the local community college. If you can be assured that the credits transfer, it is one way to have the best of both worlds.

[patricklugo]

i dont think there is a problem with that. when i was student , i attended Miami Dade College. after i did my two years in businesss administration, i decided to go for a music degree At the university of miami. i got some money and since i was playing in all the ensembles at miami-dade while pursing a business degree. i gave my self a chance to go for a music business degree at University of Miami

[Odins dog]

One thing I learned from transferring from a 2 to a 4 year school is that music programs are often structured to take 4 years. I had all of my gen Ed classes done, but still had 4 years of sequential music coursework to take. Also the theory and aural skills programs vary wildly from school to school, so I recommend taking these classes from the school that you want to graduate from.

[swillafew]

If you can't afford a school you really want to attend, consider majoring in something lucrative and getting yourself a better budget. You will be surprised how few situations require a degree in music, outside of public school teaching. If you want to be a teacher, get into coaching. It's all good.

[tubajoe]

First of all... what are your goals AFTER college? That will determine a lot. There is a ton more to the equation...

[thattubachick]

If money is the issue - (and I realize this may not be a good option depending on where you live) - consider a Canadian university. Our tuition is much cheaper than down in the states and there are some great schools where you could get your basic music degree.. The only thing you'd have to worry about is the education portion (if that's your plan). I"m not 100% sure how it works, but as far as I know ed degrees qualify you to teach in the province you study in - you might have to do some kind of test or something to get accredited in the states?

[PMeuph]

..... Our tuition is much cheaper than down in the states and there are some great schools where you could get your basic music degree.. ......

Only for us Canadians...(And those from France studying in Quebec on a special exchange program)

http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universitie ... niversity/" target="_blank

Tuition for American students going to Ontario is much higher than what the average cost of tuition would be in a state university.

[cmonte]

First of all... what are your goals AFTER college? That will determine a lot. There is a ton more to the equation...

After college, I'd like to perform a bit and then settle down teaching like some teachers in my area have done.

[cmonte]

One thing I learned from transferring from a 2 to a 4 year school is that music programs are often structured to take 4 years. I had all of my gen Ed classes done, but still had 4 years of sequential music coursework to take. Also the theory and aural skills programs vary wildly from school to school, so I recommend taking these classes from the school that you want to graduate from.

So, if you were to go there the whole time, it would've been a 6 year program?