Connections

Musicians are very connected people: connected by teachers, primary instruments, ensembles, performances, and the music to which they listen. Occasionally you hear that life has become too impersonal and that we all spend too much time with technology. But when you consider texting, blogs, email, facebook, cell phones, and twitter; people are more connected than ever and can communicate with one another in an instant.

Colleges are great places for connections too. At Baldwin-Wallace we are part of a very friendly campus community; and folks like to stay connected long after they leave this place. Here are just a few of the fun encounters I've had the past two weeks:

• A mom writes because she saw B-W graduate Cassie Okenka performing the part of Dorothy in the national tour of The Wizard of Oz and felt very proud for B-W


• An '05 graduate from my home town scored extremely high on the LSAT (Law School Admission test). A call to his home revealed that he will attend William & Mary this fall for law school.


• A conference in our nation's capital led to dinner with two of our parent and alumni volunteers, who regaled us with stories of B-W and the music life in D.C.


• A proud Mom from Florida called to say that she will soon be a grandma, and that her son who lives in Korea was recently hired to work for the U.S. Embassy there. She said, "He wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for B-W".


• Yesterday I talked with a Conservatory graduate from 1956! He called to recommend a prospective student he teaches, asked for a recording, and told me about another successful B-W music graduate who teaches at the University of Maine.

When you choose a college, you are also making a choice for friends, and educational and professional connections that will last a lifetime. For now, please stay tuned to B-W through this blog, our website, campus visits, phone, or email. We want to get to know you!

WHAT'S NEW

90 students and their families are visiting the campus today for a cook-out; one of three cook-outs for prospective students this summer.

WHATS FUN

We have a new IPOD and speakers for the office featuring "play-lists" from our student workers. What's on your IPOD?



Question of the week:



I would love to audition for Baldwin-Wallace. How do I sign up for an audition slot?



The only way to select your audition date is to apply to Baldwin-Wallace and the Conservatory of Music. You can use the B-W online application which should have the new audition dates included beginning August 1; or you can submit the common application with the B-W supplement which includes the audition portfolio questions.



Summer has been beautiful in Ohio; I hope it is beautiful where you are, and Happy August!



A friend in admission,



Anita

cusp of August

Greetings,

This is my first post on the Conservatory of Music admission blog. Welcome to you! We are through the summer camp season which featured middle school string, band and choir camps, Latin Jazz Camp, Music Theatre Intensive, and SMI- the Summer Music Institute for high school instrumentalists. These young musicians learned a lot and experienced the thrill of making music with other talented students. We also welcomed many, many prospective students and families to campus throughout the summer months who were checking out colleges. We're all pleased that B-W was on their agenda, and maybe it's on your short list as well. Please stay in touch as you get ready to fill out your college applications. We're happy to answer any questions that you may have.

We are just a few weeks away from welcoming our college students to campus for the start of another school year. If you are interested in coming back to the campus to see what it is like when classes are in full swing, please let us know that you are interested in coming for a visit.

I will be travelling to Chautauqua, New York next weekend (8 and 9 August) to perform with five of our current conservatory students. If you are in the area, come check us out. Here is a link for more information: http://www.bw.edu/alumni/programs/chautauqua/

Keep in touch with us through this admission blog. I'll be posting from time to time to let you know what is going on in the Conservatory of Music.

Take care.

Peter Landgren
Conservatory Director
Baldwin-Wallace College