[CAUT] FW: CAUT credential vs. academic program?

[Jim Busby]

Hi Anne,

 

>From what schools besides NBSS and Western Ontario do you accept
applications? How many "schools" are out there? Is there any way a
program like our small program here at BYU can get a student accredited
w/o a degree? For that matter, does NBSS offer an actual degree
accredited by the state? 

 

I'm asking because I really don't know, and BYU won't let us offer a
degree program like they used to have. ("We need to downsize...") It
seems very important for CAUTs to know this and if we can somehow get on
line that would be great. I've been to NBSS and can say that we can
definitely compete with their program. Students at BYU rebuild many
pianos in their years here as well as perform around 1500 tunings, all
with feedback and close supervision. They end up RPTs and decent
rebuilders.

 

Thanks,

Jim Busby BYU

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Garee, Anne E.
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 7:13 AM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: [CAUT] FW: CAUT credential vs. academic program?

 

Ric,

You certainly bring up interesting points where training is concerned.
The FSU master's program accepts applications from candidates who have
already completed an undergraduate music degree and a certificate in
piano technology from a residence school.  Essentially, they graduate
from our two-year program with seven years of schooling under their
belts.  Our mission at FSU is musicianship first in any of our degree
offerings which puts technicians in a unique comfort zone when working
with performing keyboardists.   Some ideal examples of this are historic
keyboard performers who require dialogue concerning temperament and
repertoire.  Another example is in recording session environments when
references to the score are common.  When the performer can communicate
musically with the technician, collaboration moves to a higher level.
Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Anne  

 

Anne Garee, Program Director for Piano Technology

Florida State University College of Music

122 N. Copeland Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180

850-645-7873

agaree at fsu.edu

 

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