Advice re schools for aspiring classical musician (orchestral brass) I am not musical, but my kid want to be a classical musician As a kid finishing up junior year of HS, we have started considering potential schools. My kid is a very strong academic student, and currently attending a performing arts HS and Juilliard precollege - so has orchestra and chamber 6 days a week at a high level. Primary goal is currently to be an orchestral musician, but also interested in chamber or pit, and teaching (whether as a primary job or as one of many jobs). Up to recently, was still planning to go to a more standard college and major in music, but after discussing with teachers, the consensus seems to be that it would be better to attend either a conservatory or a school of music at a university. Would prefer to stay nearer to NYC (have ruled out the South or California). The below is our current list of potential schools, and would really appreciate if anyone has a sense of what the vibe/teachers are like.…