Re: Eastman or Oberlin


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Posted by Mark on March 16, 2002 at 19:35:54:

In Reply to: Eastman or Oberlin posted by Michael (emerg. aud) on March 14, 2002 at 23:14:54:

I'm an Oberlin graduate, now playing in a service band in Omaha, NE. I found that the factors that impacted my educational experience were my private instructor (Ron Bishop when I was at Oberlin) and the ensemble conductors. You should definitely take a lesson or two with the teacher at each school, and sit in on rehearsals for the larger ensembles. It also depends on what your focus is (mus. ed., performance, chamber). Many people choose Oberlin for the option to double major at the conservatory and college. Another advantage to Oberlin I think is its proximity to Cleveland and its world class orchestra. Feel free e-mail me if you want to ask any more questions about Oberlin. I loved my experience there. Have you thought about looking somewhere with nicer weather?


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