<p>By South, I mean Delaware and down. I know that UDel and UM are pretty good, but I need some more selections. I'm looking for a medium-sized school, preferably near a city. Strong academics are necessary, too.</p>
<p>James Madison University is worth looking at – strong music overall, academically competitive, strong choirs and voice… new $100 million performing arts center opening and fully operational in the fall. Are you loking for Music Ed… Vocal Performance? JMU has excellent Music Ed placement for grads in VA… strong graduate school placement – MSM, Indiana, Michigan, etc… for Vocal Perf.</p>
<p>I teach at JMU, so I am most familiar with their programs, but – </p>
<p>UNC- Greensboro, Shorter College, FSU vary in size SIGNIFICANTLY, but all have strong programs… Elon as well.</p>
<p>Thank you! I’m not really sure about vocal perf. or music ed. I just know that I want to continue singing in college.</p>
<p>UNC would be fantastic for singing.</p>
<p>alegnagogo, there is a big difference between a performance degree and music ed degree. Please consider this - the music ed degree prepares you to teach children in public K-12 schools. If you do not love teaching children please do not pursue music ed. Too many “plan B” people are already there without the love of teaching IMHO. If you want to sing yourself instead of teach children, keep looking at performance.</p>
<p>Thank you, singersmom07. I do love little kids. I actually work with them. I’m just not sure if I want to major in music. (Yes I know this is a music major forum)</p>
<p>Georgia Southern University also has a great program. especially for baritones. Allen Henderson, president of NATS puts out great singers every year</p>
<p>Not sure if OP wanted only southern schools along the Atlantic, but Belmont in Nashville is certainly south of Maryland and Belmont has a number of excellent choirs. The academics are quite solid.</p>