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From:  "singingfan" <singfan@m...>
Date:  Mon Oct 7, 2002  8:56 pm
Subject:  Re: Conservatory training

no one has anything to say on the topic??
I am purely curious about it. It is always talked about in such a
foreign way.


> How does one know that they are conservatory material? I understand
> that you have to be dedicated to your instrument and know that it
is
> something that you dedicate yourself to. But how would one know
that
> they are ready for or even should try attending a conservatory for
> undergraduate study? Is it strictly for child prodigies? Are there
> any sure signs that one would be ready for such a rigorous program
of
> studies? And how common is it for students to last through all four
> years of study? Is there a relatively high dropout rate after a
year
> or so? I'm very curious about these schools... Any info would be
> appreciated.




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