This webinar offers strategies for low-income music students to manage higher education expenses, including budgeting, cost-saving, student loans, and loan forgiveness. Ideal for students, families, instructors, and program managers seeking guidance to navigate financial aid and minimize debt effectively.
The YOLA National Festival provides young musicians with free high-level orchestral training, chamber music, and performances under world-renowned conductors. Travel, lodging, meals, and programming are included. Participants join either the Symphony or Overture Orchestra based on age and skill.
Renowned faculty member Peter Slowik and admissions professional Fred Peterbark share insights on scholarships, financial aid negotiation, and student loans. This session supports prospective music students, families, instructors, and program managers preparing for college and navigating the financial aid process.
This session empowers young musicians to succeed in collegiate and conservatory settings by teaching self-assessment, identifying assets and needs, and effective self-advocacy. Ideal for prospective students, families, instructors, program managers, and administrators supporting students’ musical journeys.
This series of two regional events on the east and west coast will bring together music educators, administrators, and students for two days of professional development, networking, and community engagement.
