The School of Music was an excellent experience to both learn great performance, and learn to teach great performers. The applied instructors were fantastic teachers and performers always, and the student body was extremely supportive. I was given plenty of opportunities to perform in safe spaces, play new music and standard repertoire, and get feedback on how to improve. The course load is standard for a School of Music, though more aimed towards education.
The School of Music is going through a rough patch with many of the current professors retiring or leaving, but those leading the way such as the department head and director of bands are sure to steer the school into a bright future.