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camelbrass · 02-21-2007, 11:46 PM

I have a story that's somewhat related.

My son, who is a very keen guitarist, recently applied to a university in the UK to attend their jazz programme. He had the academic grades, not a problem...his 'portfolio' recorded to CD quality was 'excellent'..the interview and audition went well...unfortunately he didn't have any formal (Trinity or ABRSM) grades on guitar. Sorry, no cigar.

Jazz ain't what it used to be.

Regards,

Trevor

PS He did, however, get into their commercial music programme, so he's still involved in music..for better or for worse. I say got for it!!

02-21-2007, 11:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 781	Re: Here is your Jazz Degree kid. Good Luck! I have a story that's somewhat related. My son, who is a very keen guitarist, recently applied to a university in the UK to attend their jazz programme. He had the academic grades, not a problem...his 'portfolio' recorded to CD quality was 'excellent'..the interview and audition went well...unfortunately he didn't have any formal (Trinity or ABRSM) grades on guitar. Sorry, no cigar. Jazz ain't what it used to be. Regards, Trevor PS He did, however, get into their commercial music programme, so he's still involved in music..for better or for worse. I say got for it!!