I want to double major in International business but I also want to be an opera singer or some thing in theater
plz help!
2007-03-12 06:44:38 · 6 answers · asked by bettyboop42_08 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
can you also name any celebrities that have come out of that university
2007-03-12 06:52:52 · update #1
There are several great voice colleges in the country. I think the best question (that I wish I knew in college) is where can I study opera with a good voice teacher for you. A good or bad voice teacher, no matter what the college prestige, can make or break a singer. You don't want to go to a college just for a name, and wind up with a bad voice teacher. I have seen many people go to great music schools, but cannot get opera roles because of bad training from a voice teacher. Sound crazy huh? I know. Some teachers try to diagnose people to mold them into what they sound like, even if it is not naturally their voice. Some voice teachers are great singers, but can't teach worth a dang (even the famous opera singer Jessye Norman made a comment once like that). Luckily, I was saved by finding a better voice teacher during training, unfortunately other friends didn't get so lucky.
Do your research and ask about the performance programs. What kind of program are you interested in? Would you want to go to a big school for Opera (where you might be a little fish in a big pond, therefore your opportunity for solo work might be limited, especially coming in as a freshman and competing with grad students) or do you want to go to a smaller performance program with fewer students (where there is less competition, more solo opportunity, less cattyness, which is inevitable LOL). There is pros and cons in both areas, you just need to see what you blend in with.
Start preparing for auditions. Do this SOOOOON as you can. If they see potential, you can get great scholarships. This might be a great deciding factor on which school you attend. ALL top music schools for voice REQUIRE an audition. If the school does not, RUN AWAY!
Julliard, School of the Arts, these of course are incredible schools, but it is strictly music. Schools like these don't have other programs outside of music, so you will not be able to do a business major at these schools. That is another reason you have to do your research, and find a school that can meet all of your criteria. It is time consuming, but it is SOOO worth it. I promise you, you can reap some good benefits.
Check out this website. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/art_brief.php
It is a list of fine arts schools. I know this was kind of long, but I hope it helped! Good luck and all the best to you!
2007-03-12 07:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This of course will not apply to all schools, but many schools that have accomplished programs for performing arts (even smaller ones) do not recommend double majoring in another field. Performing arts majors usually need to spend a lot of extra time above and beyond just class work and home work time practicing and being involved in productions or other types of performance. Majoring in one and minoring in another is quite common, but many schools will even ask during the interview (for performance majors) if you have other interests (such as sports), because they want to see how focused you are on your performing. You can expect to spend one- to several- hundred hours per semester in an active performance major working on shows outside of your credits.
I personally see the benefit in learning business and performing arts, and I am lucky enough to work in a business where I can do both. There are programs such as Theatre Administration at some colleges that may be a good blend of both. There is also a need in the theatre business for people who do have a strong background in both for administrative positions. However, if you plan to major as a performer, you may meet resistance if you do not seem focused on that alone.
2007-03-12 18:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by average_american_superhero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indiana University has a very good School of Music. Their School of Business is good, as is their Theater Department.
2007-03-12 13:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Carnegie Mellon University is world renowned for both.
2007-03-12 13:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Julliard in NY. It is one of the most prestigious art schools in America.
2007-03-12 13:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Juliard.... just a wild guess
2007-03-12 13:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by Foxy_Moron 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋