College & Recruiting

Uncovering information about hidden composers is exciting and important. For one Oberlin Conservatory student, learning about hidden composer William Grant Still led her to perform at the Smithsonian Museum.

Taking care of your mental health during school can be difficult, especially while being a music major. I took the time to ask some of my peers, who graduated with music degrees, what their advice was for taking care of your mental wellbeing. Here’s what they said.

The cost of attending college is a big part of the discussion for most students. Here are some thoughts on how to approach the question of paying for college.

You booked a touring contract! Congratulations! Now what on earth should you pack? Read on to see what a performer on a Broadway National Tour would pack!

Wouldn't it be nice to have a guide as you venture out to college auditions? Well, good news! We have one for you. Read on for a friendly guide to help you feel your best in your auditions this year.

Our industry continues to “draw back the curtain,” allowing singers to see how the audition process runs from the other side of the table. Regardless of what you think they want to see, each singer needs to ask themselves, “what do I want to share?”

With college, university, and conservatory application deadlines approaching, a checklist can help you stay organized as you apply. Read on to learn how a checklist can help you submit what is required.

Advanced Placement classes can add stress to your high school experience, but can also save time and money when you go to college. These courses can help you focus more intensely on your musical, theatrical, and dance training when you begin a university program.

Learn more about daily practice habits to make your semester’s voice lessons successful.

Many singers wish they’d known more before their auditions. Read on to learn what college audition panels are looking for. 

College audition season is upon us, and one of the first hurdles for musical theatre college auditions is the pre-screen video. Here’s some advice from behind the audition table on how to put your best foot forward and truly shine.

One of the lasting effects of the COVID pandemic is that more schools are allowing recordings of auditions. That recording is typically video, and so it seems like a good topic to explore. Read on for six tips for video auditions.