McNally Smith to host representatives from top national arts schools
St. Paul, MinN. (October 3, 2005) — Students from Minnesota and surrounding
states looking to pursue advanced degrees in the fine arts will have the opportunity
to explore their educational options when McNally Smith College of Music hosts
the 2005 National Performing and Visual Arts College Fair. The event, which
takes place October 18 from 7 to 9 p.m., will provide prospective students an
opportunity to meet with many of the top art schools in the country and give
them a start in their college selection process.
The National Performing and Visual Arts College Fair is a free event sponsored
by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). It is
a unique opportunity for students who want to pursue undergraduate and graduate
studies in music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design and other related
disciplines to meet with representatives from a broad spectrum of colleges,
universities, conservatories and other educational institutions with specialized
programs in the performing and visual arts.
Representatives from over 70 of the most prestigious fine arts schools will
be present at the fair, including McNally Smith, The Juilliard School, Eastman
School of Music, Interlochen Arts Academy, Liverpool Institute of Performing
Arts and the New England Conservatory. For a complete list of exhibiting schools,
visit www.mcnallysmith.edu.
“There are so many great performing arts colleges and programs across
the country that students haven’t been exposed to,” said Jack McNally,
President of McNally Smith College of Music. “This event gives them the
chance to gather information from multiple colleges and make an informed decision
when it comes to their educational future.”
About McNally Smith College of Music
McNally Smith College of Music offers degrees in Music Performance, Recording
Technology, and Music Business. Founded in 1985, the accredited, Saint Paul,
Minnesota-based college features uniquely personalized instruction and a Northern
European annex, providing its 450+ students with an authentic American popular
music education. www.mcnallysmith.edu
About NACAC
NACAC is an Alexandria, VA-based education association of more than 8,000 primary
and secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and
financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with
students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education.
The association is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical
and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as
outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. For more information
about NACAC, visit www.nacac.com.
