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.

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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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