We Ease The Overwhelm Of The College Admissions Process
At Ensemble Consulting Co. we are passionate about helping our clients to leverage and monetize their talent. We are acutely aware of the intense academic course load, the push to be involved in multiple extracurricular activities, the cost of private lessons and how challenging it is to simply stand out amongst the crowd.
Whether you are a high school student or parent looking to gain favorable college acceptances and scholarship opportunities, a professional musician looking to establish themselves and/or their ensemble, or an educational institution looking to prioritize and grow your Fine Arts offerings and results, Ensemble Consulting Co. is excited to come alongside and help guide you throughout the process.
With almost 30 years in the classical music field, 20 years working in public and private education, and ten years in Artist Management, Ensemble Consulting Co. is poised and ready to help you to achieve your goals. Our specialties include:
Consultation services for High School students and parents. We help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to the college application process.
Audition preparation and organization.
Business creation and artistic entrepreneurial endeavors.
My College Consulting Process
Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy (Months 1-2)
Understand your student's musical strengths, interests, and goals
Assess current skill level and competitive positioning
Identify 8-12 target programs across reach, target, and safety categories
Create personalized timeline and action plan
Set realistic expectations based on current standing
Phase 2: Application Development (Months 3-6)
Essay brainstorming, drafting, and revision
Resume and artistic statement development
Teacher recommendation strategy
Application review and submission support
Prescreening preparation (recording strategy and feedback)
Phase 3: Audition Preparation (Months 4-8)
Repertoire selection aligned with program preferences
Mock auditions with detailed feedback
Performance anxiety management strategies
Interview preparation for programs that include interviews
Travel logistics and audition day preparation
Phase 4: Decision & Negotiation (Months 8-12)
Scholarship offer analysis and comparison
Financial aid appeal letters when appropriate
Decision-making support when choosing between offers
Celebration of acceptances and realistic next steps
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