Bad Translations of Chinese Translations of Orchestral Instruments

Quite comical, yet clearly systematic. These literal re-translations reveal how the Chinese conceptualized these instruments and represented them in their language (often, via a characteristic or a material).

Reflections on the Dual-Degree Dilemma

In junior year of high school, when I began researching music/liberal arts dual-degree programs, I ran into this article written by David Lane, the Director of Admissions at Peabody. It is the definitive explanation of the various types of musical/academic combination programs available to undergraduates. I also remember feeling distinctly uncomfortable reading his conclusions about the type of student that should pursue a dual-degree.

Lane differentiates between three hypothetical kinds of students interested in dual-degree programs: a student who has an undying passion for horn performance and marine biology, a student who can’t make up her mind what to study, and a student who wants a conservatory education but whose parents have reservations.