Where can I study music (viola performance)?

I'm in my second year of college and a couple years ago, I started playing viola on and off, but I really want to continue music study. Where can I do this? Is there a music school that I don't have to audition for? I'm sure that with my lack of experience, I couldn't get in. Counsel?

Where can I study music (viola performance)?
You say you're in your second year of college... so visit the music building on campus. Ask around and see who you can talk to. Most likely your school will have some type of music program that you can participate in. My suggestion is to take private lessons and join your college's orchestra or a community orchestra.


If you are looking at different schools then the one you are at, you'll probably need to audition to get into their music department. So keep up with private lessons and practicing and you'll be one your way to a good audition. Since you are a beginner, look into schools that maybe are not known for their music school, but still have a good program. Or a school that has a small string program. Those will better your chances of being accepted and you can still learn music skills.
Reply:BYU-Idaho has a very good music program. Not only that, but they have a great Viola program. Dr. Kevin Call is a great instructor for Viola. Also, BYU in Provo is great, and they have the William Primorose Archive of Viola literature there. I am attending BYU-I right now as a Music Education Major with an emphasis in Orchestra and my main instrument being Viola. I actually was not very good when I first auditioned for Dr. Call, but in a few years (and with much hard work and dedication) I am doing a lot better. But mostly, just find a good school and work hard; hard work is what will help the most with anything.





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Reply:i have been playing viola for a number of years and many others instruments as well my best advice would be to take lessons and practice good habits. in my viola section i see to many bad habits and over time it will harder to overcome these habits. and dont rely on your fingers too much learn to use your ears alot, with this you learn what the audience is hearing.
Reply:I would suggest a private tutor instead. Contact the music school in a local university and ask for references to private viola teachers. You may be lucky and find the school has lessons taught by students.

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