Representatives from Longy School of Music will visit 20 different cities and universities around the country each year. For more information about these fairs or to schedule a visit for your school or festival, please contact the admissions office at 617-876-0956, ext. 1523, or via e-mail:
Longy School of Music will have a representative at the following college fairs:
2009 NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs:
Dallas Tuesday, Sept. 29 7-9 pm Southern Methodist University
Houston Wednesday, Sept. 30 7-9 pm Rice University
Chicago Saturday, Oct. 10 1-3 pm Roosevelt University - Chicago College for Performing Arts
Interlochen Sunday, Oct. 11 1-3 pm Interlochen Center for the Arts
Minneapolis Monday, Oct. 12 7-9 pm University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Cincinnati Tuesday, Oct. 13 7-9 pm University of Cincinnati
San Francisco Saturday, Oct. 17 3-5 pm San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Los Angeles Sunday, Oct. 18 1-3:30 pm University of California - Los Angeles
Las Vegas Monday, Oct. 19 7-9 pm Las Vegas Academy of Intl. Studies - Performing & Visual Arts
Portland Wednesday, Oct. 21 7-9 pm Portland State University
Seattle Thursday, Oct. 22 7-9 pm Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center
Washington, DC Sunday, Oct. 25 1-3:30 pm Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Philadelphia Monday Oct. 26 7-9 pm Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Boston Monday Nov. 2 7-9 Boston Center for the Arts - Cyclorama
New York Tuesday Nov. 3 7-9:30 pm Riverside Church
2009 College Fairs (Non-NACAC)
October 9, 4:30-6:30 pm, Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, OH
October 16, Noon-2 pm, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Idyllwild, CA
October 23, 5-7 pm, Lamont School of Music - Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO
November 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
What should I bring to a college fair?
Pre-printed labels with your name, mailing address, phone, e-mail, instrument and program of study (example Undergraduate Diploma, Master of Music, etc.) – this will save you from filling out many inquiry cards and give you a chance to talk more with each school’s representative.
A bag – many fairs provide plastic bags for you at the entrance, but some do not. Having a bag with you will help you carry home your materials more easily.
Questions – school representatives remember organized, well-spoken students. Take the time to think of one or two questions to ask at each school’s display. Bring a notebook to take notes. Remember, you will be meeting with many school representatives and will not have time to ask more than one or two questions each.
An open mind – here is your chance to get to know some of the top music conservatories and programs in the country without having to travel all over. Check out all the schools, including the ones you’ve never heard of.
