Schools

duncancampbell · 09-17-2009, 12:18 AM

Hello,

I'm applying to universities this year and I'm interested in considering european schools, in france or germany maybe. What are some such schools, and what do you know about the application process, difficulties I might have, or any other thoughts about it?

Duncan

ecarroll · 09-17-2009, 02:55 AM

Hi Duncan,

Where are you from and do you speak German or French?

Best,
EC

duncancampbell · 09-17-2009, 07:55 PM

I am from toronto and I speak poor french, but I'm happy to learn. I speak no german except "schalltrichter auf" etc. and whatever I know from casual etymology.

Duncan

ecarroll · 09-17-2009, 08:54 PM

Duncan,

E-mail me at edward.carroll@mcgill.ca and I'll send you a few contact addresses.

Best,
EC

trumpetlore · 09-22-2009, 05:17 AM

Duncan,

If you're considering European schools, get on this VERY quickly! I remember when I was applying for my masters that some schools (I believe the Royal in England was one, and maybe the RSAMD) had deadlines as Early as October 1 (I just checked that, and after some searching, it is true!).

Just thought I'd let you know so you don't miss out.

Jer

Vulgano Brother · 09-22-2009, 03:39 PM

Duncan,

In Germany, there is a real Mannheim Mafia that can control getting a position over there, so if you want a German gig (and they are darn't hard to get) seek there.

Tony Plog teaches at Freiburg, so English is no problem, except in the other courses, of course.

I would suggest Werner Heckmann in Stuttgart--if your chops and German are together he can teach you tons about making music. Early in my time in Germany I played a funeral gig with him (our villages were within five miles apart) and didn't know him at all--other than he played real good and was easy to lock into.

If you are looking for gigs while studying, go to Germany. Tons of stuff going on, and you don't have to be a "professional," like in France.

Be prepared, however, for a--hole conductors to rip you a new one if you can't speak up and defend yourself--it is a German tradition that trumpeters can rip conductors a new one too, and some really nasty public discourses can result.

Fun stuff!

Vulgano Brother · 09-22-2009, 03:42 PM

Duncan,

In Germany, there is a real Mannheim Mafia that can control getting a position over there, so if you want a German gig (and they are darned hard to get) seek there.

Tony Plog teaches at Freiburg, so English is no problem, except in the other courses, of course.

I would suggest Werner Heckmann in Stuttgart--if your chops and German are together he can teach you tons about making music. Early in my time in Germany I played a funeral gig with him (our villages were within five miles apart) and didn't know him at all--other than he played real good and was easy to lock into.

If you are looking for gigs while studying, go to Germany. Tons of stuff going on, and you don't have to be a "professional," like in France.

Be prepared, however, for a--hole conductors to rip you a new one if you can't speak up and defend yourself--it is a German tradition that trumpeters can rip conductors a new one too, and some really nasty public discourses can result.

Fun stuff!

09-17-2009, 12:18 AM	#1
duncancampbell New Friend Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 21	Schools Hello, I'm applying to universities this year and I'm interested in considering european schools, in france or germany maybe. What are some such schools, and what do you know about the application process, difficulties I might have, or any other thoughts about it? Duncan

09-17-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
ecarroll Artist in Residence Forte User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH/CA/PQ Posts: 1,969	Re: Schools Hi Duncan, Where are you from and do you speak German or French? Best, EC

09-17-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
duncancampbell New Friend Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Schools I am from toronto and I speak poor french, but I'm happy to learn. I speak no german except "schalltrichter auf" etc. and whatever I know from casual etymology. Duncan

09-17-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
ecarroll Artist in Residence Forte User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH/CA/PQ Posts: 1,969	Re: Schools Duncan, E-mail me at edward.carroll@mcgill.ca and I'll send you a few contact addresses. Best, EC

09-22-2009, 05:17 AM	#5
trumpetlore Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 98	Re: Schools Duncan, If you're considering European schools, get on this VERY quickly! I remember when I was applying for my masters that some schools (I believe the Royal in England was one, and maybe the RSAMD) had deadlines as Early as October 1 (I just checked that, and after some searching, it is true!). Just thought I'd let you know so you don't miss out. Jer

09-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 4,253	Re: Schools Duncan, In Germany, there is a real Mannheim Mafia that can control getting a position over there, so if you want a German gig (and they are darn't hard to get) seek there. Tony Plog teaches at Freiburg, so English is no problem, except in the other courses, of course. I would suggest Werner Heckmann in Stuttgart--if your chops and German are together he can teach you tons about making music. Early in my time in Germany I played a funeral gig with him (our villages were within five miles apart) and didn't know him at all--other than he played real good and was easy to lock into. If you are looking for gigs while studying, go to Germany. Tons of stuff going on, and you don't have to be a "professional," like in France. Be prepared, however, for a--hole conductors to rip you a new one if you can't speak up and defend yourself--it is a German tradition that trumpeters can rip conductors a new one too, and some really nasty public discourses can result. Fun stuff! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

09-22-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 4,253	Re: Schools Duncan, In Germany, there is a real Mannheim Mafia that can control getting a position over there, so if you want a German gig (and they are darned hard to get) seek there. Tony Plog teaches at Freiburg, so English is no problem, except in the other courses, of course. I would suggest Werner Heckmann in Stuttgart--if your chops and German are together he can teach you tons about making music. Early in my time in Germany I played a funeral gig with him (our villages were within five miles apart) and didn't know him at all--other than he played real good and was easy to lock into. If you are looking for gigs while studying, go to Germany. Tons of stuff going on, and you don't have to be a "professional," like in France. Be prepared, however, for a--hole conductors to rip you a new one if you can't speak up and defend yourself--it is a German tradition that trumpeters can rip conductors a new one too, and some really nasty public discourses can result. Fun stuff! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

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