Music Boarding Schools

That is not music to many parents' ears. Yes, their kids have been banging on pots and pans and singing since they were young. Most parents, while proud of their children, have serious doubts about the pursuit of a music career. Enrolling in a boarding school that focuses on music may help the student to see if they can really accomplish their dreams.

These boarding schools focus on the performing arts. Many great talents today got their start at The High School of Performing Arts. Notable alumni include Janice Ian, Carol Bayer Sager, Irene Cara, and Tenacious D. That's quite a variety. The hit movie, Fame, was loosely based on the high school as well. As a fan of the movie and the television series, I have to say, it looked like a lot of fun.

While the fun aspect appeals to many potential students, parents can rest assured that academics are equally important.

Talent is important to obtain admission, but grades must also factor in. Students who are talented, but whose grades are subpar are often advised to get the grades up and try again. Now that's music to the parents' ears.

Some music boarding schools are high school only, while others start at the elementary school level. For the serious music student, these schools are a dream come true. They can get an education and prepare for college while pursuing their interest in music. They will be in a creative environment and taught by professional musicians in many cases.

Dormitories are similar to college dorms, but have practice rooms in addition to the usual common room. Many activities are planned so the students can showcase their music boarding schoolstalents.

Studies will include normal academic studies as well as music history, theory and composition to name a few. Musical theater courses are also offered as well as dance.

Some music boarding schools just offer music, but most focus on all of the performing arts. It's a great start for your budding star.

 


Board Schools News:

 

Dark history of Indian boarding schools told in church program - Battle Creek Enquirer

Dark history of Indian boarding schools told in church program
Battle Creek Enquirer
Viewers dicuss "Our Spirits Don't Speak English," an 80-minute film about Indian boarding schools from the 19th and 20th centuries and how they were used by the United States government as an attempt to wash away the culture of Native American children .

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Municipal officials are encouraging the search for solutions to provide more affordable housing. In recent weeks, city-sponsored consultants produced a 107-page report that analyzed the community and made suggestions...


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Pennsbury board passes resolution supporting a ban on teacher strikes
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Tuition increase unfortunate but necessary
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Boarding chance at 'Waterloo Road' - The Press Association

Boarding chance at 'Waterloo Road'
The Press Association
People are being offered the chance to live in the school which hosted the award-winning TV series Waterloo Road. The classrooms where the BBC1 drama - which counts Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Chelsee Healey among its cast - was filmed in Rochdale, .

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Catholic boarding school in Elmhurst to close at year's end - Scranton Times-Tribune

Scranton Times-Tribune
Catholic boarding school in Elmhurst to close at year's end
Scranton Times-Tribune
by steve mcconnell (staff writer) St. Gregory's Academy, a boarding school for high-school age students in Elmhurst, will close at the end of this school year, Diocese of Scranton spokesman Bill Genello confirmed Thursday. The boarding school .

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