swedishmusician

Hello, I'm interested in attending a music or performing arts school next fall, and I have looked at a few (Juilliard, NEC, Hartt School). I really want to double major in Oboe performance and (Classical) composition. Don't tell me that I should not go to a conservatory for undergraduate school because I already know that that is what I want to do. NEC and Hartt are the only conservatory type schools that offer a double major program that I have seen on the internet and I have searched for a very long time. When I visited the Hartt School I loved it there, and if I get accepted there it is definitely my top choice and I would go there. Just looking for some other options because it wouldn't be safe or smart to only apply to two colleges.

I am currently a Junior in High School. I have been playing Oboe for 5 1/2 years and absolutely love it, and there is no question in my mind that I would like to continue playing in orchestras and groups for the rest of my life.

I have looked at colleges, and have come to the realization that I would like to go to a Performing Arts Conservatory, rather than a University or College and just Major in Oboe. I have visited the Berklee School, but didn't really like it there, as I am more interested in classical. I am scheduled for a visit to Juilliard next week, but I am really nervous! I wanted to get other people's input before I get too excited, and I don't want to get my hopes up because I know how impossible it is to get accepted.

I practice oboe for 2 1/2 hours a day (on average) but sometimes more, sometimes less. I also play the English horn and the piano, but Oboe is my passion. I have played in my school band, being first oboe since middle school, and have made All-State for the past four years. I perform in my states Youth Philharmonic as the principal oboist, and I take weekly lessons where I really learn a lot and play only the most difficult repertoire. I was one of about 15 musicians from my state chosen to perform in an Honors Recital from our Solo Festival, and I played a Grade 6 piece; Saint-Saens Oboe Sonata.

I know the fact that I play oboe gives me an advantage, merely because the rarity of an oboe player, but I honestly don't know what the average Juilliard oboe student plays like?! I don't know if I am way off the mark, or what! Here is a list of Oboe solos and Orchestral music I have studied and performed:

Solos:

Cimarosa in C minor

Marcello in C minor

Telleman in G minor

Saint Saens Sonata

Poulenc Sonata

Paladilhe Solo pour Hautbois

Orchestral: (have not performed all in live groups)

Studied FULL score and played...or....practiced with recording... :) of;

a. Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade

b. Dukas Le Aprenti Sorcer

c. Respighi Pini di Roma

d. Respighi Fontane di Roma

e. Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker (Full)

f. Beethoven's Symphonies

g. Vaughn William's The Wasps Overture

And really, countless more. I have the Vade-Mecum of the Oboist with all of the Orchestral Excerpts and LOVE IT! It's like a bible to me! I have played almost everything in there!

I can play almost ANY music given to me, and am certainly more than dedicated. If you need me to post videos, I will but, I just really need to know if I have even the slightest shot of being considered for a school like Juilliard.

Any comments are appreciated, but please leave more than one word, suggestions would be amazing! Thank you.

I have recently been looking at this score (link below) Three Holiday Pieces from Home Alone. I am almost ready to buy it, but after listening to the Soundtrack, the preview of the Score (the little "Look Inside" icon) does not look anything like what the recording of William's "Somewhere In My Memory" that I have. Does anyone own this specific score, and if so, where can I get the accompanying recording that is the right one for this score? Are these three songs just arrangements from the original Movie score, or are they also on the soundtrack?

Help, please!

http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Three-Holiday-...

I have been listening to the Boston Pops Recording "A Christmas Festival" from 1987 and I really like the arrangement of "White Christmas" The little booklet says it was written by Berlin, and Arranged by Jack Mason. I would really like to purchase a copy of the score, but cannot find it ANYWHERE. Help?

I just want to send him a letter but can't seem to find his address. Please don't be creepy and I'm NOT a stalker.

John Williams is, in my opinion, the best composer of our time. I just wanted to get other people's input on his music. My favorites are;

Flying Theme from E.T.

Give Me Your Names (From Schindler's List)

Slave Children's Crusade (From Indiana Jones)

Jurrassic Park Theme

Hymn To The Fallen (Saving Private Ryan)

Flight To Neverland (Hook)

Across The Stars (Love Theme From Star Wars)

AND EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH JOHN WILLIAMS!!!

just kidding....but not really.

Can anyone tell me the recipe for the peach tart that was made in Lidia's Italy (tv show) ? I have looked all around and can't find it. Thanks

Does anyone know where I can find a full deluxe score of John Williams' Slave Children Crusade from The Temple of Doom?

I've tried sheetmusicplus.com and I've googled it endlessly....! HELP!!!

What should I wear tomorrow?