Hi again @eandesmom. Two other schools you might consider looking closer at are Marist and the University of Rochester. Marist was originally a Catholic school but hasn’t been for decades and seems to be at pains to describe itself as independent. Probably about an hour and a half from NYC. Beatiful campus and looks like interesting environmental and music options. UR may be a bit on the reachy side but maybe not. The Eastman school of music at UR is world class and on the surface it looks like there may be opportunities for non majors. Seems like merit is available at both schools for the right student. Just food for thought.