So, here is just a little encouragement for folks who are considering the pursuit of an education/life/career in MT via a path other than the coveted BFA. We know a young man who is finishing his junior year as a Commercial Music major at a small, southern, religious college. It's not a well-known program (academically or artistically), and not touted anywhere on this board. He has become a master at creating opportunities and self-promotion - attends regional auditions, plays local gigs, competes in NATS contests, has become proficient in several instruments, takes auxiliary lessons as time and money permit. He just landed a solid, respected, and paid summer stock job. I understand the desire for a BFA acceptance, and the deeply-seeded hope to land a "top tier" spot. My child, a HS junior, is already in that mentality even though we have 6 months until the process begins for him. But I'm watching this tenacious college student's journey unfold before my eyes and he is having true success. And I really don't think luck has too much to do with it...
*just posted this in venting 2021 thread, but wanted to make sure it wasn't missed. BAL to all!!!!
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