Best Midwest school for music for non-majors?

Transfer Students
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<p>My daughter started at a highly selective liberal arts college last fall. She is not happy, largely because she had been led to believe that as a musician, but a non-music major there were lots of music opportunities for her. Instead she finds that the only orchestra is a community and college orchestra, that is actually run by the community, and that there are few, if any other opportunites to pursue her music. Plus, the school is overly quiet---not much to do on weekends.</p>

<p>She wants to transfer to U of Mich or Mich State or Indiana., but would consider any school in Ohio, Michigan or Illinois, or general area. Which school has the most opportunities for orchestra activities for someone who is not majoring in music?</p>

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<p>i believe northwestern has a lot of opportunities, but i don't know personally. the transfer deadline here is also not for a few more weeks i think</p>

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<p>Performing</a> Ensembles, About Us, School of Music, Northwestern University</p>

<p>Ensembles For Qualified Students from all Schools</p>

<p>Philharmonia
Performs a wide range of symphonic repertoire. </p>

<p>Contact: Robert G. Hasty
<a href="mailto:hasty@northwestern.edu">hasty@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-5707</p>

<p>Concert Band
Meets during winter and spring quarters only and performs masterworks of the band repertoire.</p>

<p>Contact: Daniel J. Farris
<a href="mailto:d-farris@northwestern.edu">d-farris@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-4751</p>

<p>Wildcat Marching Band
Combines marching precision and exceptional playing ability; performs for all home football games and one or more out-of-town games each season.</p>

<p>Contact: Daniel J. Farris
<a href="mailto:d-farris@northwestern.edu">d-farris@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-4751</p>

<p>Jazz Ensemble, Jazz band
A variety of small combos; enables students to gain experience in the jazz idiom and to improve improvisational skills. Student composers and arrangers may write for various groups.</p>

<p>Contact: Joel Spencer
<a href="mailto:j-spencer4@northwestern.edu">j-spencer4@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-4751 </p>

<p>Baroque Music Ensemble
Performs music written before 1800 on both period and modern instruments performs with an emphasis on masterworks from the Baroque period. The ensemble is open to performers on modern instruments and period instruments and singers of every voice-type. At least one performance is given each quarter. </p>

<p>Contact: Stephen Alltop
<a href="mailto:swa440@northwestern.edu">swa440@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-2299</p>

<p>University Chorale
A select, chamber ensemble that performs broad spectrum of repertoire, both accompanied and a cappella. Membership requires at least sophomore standing.</p>

<p>Contact: Robert A. Harris
<a href="mailto:robahar@northwestern.edu">robahar@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-3498 </p>

<p>University Singers
Performs accompanied and unaccompanied literature of all styles.</p>

<p>Contact: Robert A. Harris
<a href="mailto:robahar@northwestern.edu">robahar@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-3498 </p>

<p>University Chorus
Performs large scale masterworks.</p>

<p>Contact: Robert A. Harris
<a href="mailto:robahar@northwestern.edu">robahar@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-3498 </p>

<p>Chapel Choir
Repertoire includes sacred and choral masterworks from all periods; performs for weekly services in Alice Millar Chapel and in special concerts.</p>

<p>Contact: Stephen Alltop
<a href="mailto:swa440@northwestern.edu">swa440@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-2299 </p>

<p>University Women’s Chorus
For those interested in performing literature for treble voices and desiring more limited rehearsal commitment.</p>

<p>Contact: Robert A. Harris
<a href="mailto:robahar@northwestern.edu">robahar@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-3498 </p>

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<p>Ensembles Open to Community Members</p>

<p>University Chorus
Performs large-scale masterworks.</p>

<p>Contact: Robert A. Harris
<a href="mailto:robahar@northwestern.edu">robahar@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-3498</p>

<p>Chapel Choir
Repertoire includes sacred and choral masterworks from all periods; performs for weekly services in Alice Millar Chapel and in special concerts.</p>

<p>Contact: Stephen Alltop
<a href="mailto:swa440@northwestern.edu">swa440@northwestern.edu</a>
847-491-2299</p>

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<p>it should also be noted that there are opportunities to take lessons, which, once you get to certain level, can start being counted for credit</p>