<p>For a choral emphasis, I would say Westminster and St. Olaf should be at the top of the list. Stylistically, they seem to be very different types of schools in very different settings, but both have excellent reputation in the choral area.</p>
<p>I seem to have inadvertently started a new thread to discuss our current situation, for which I apologize, but to invite as much feedback as possible, am reposting here as well.
I’m now back with daughter’s acceptances/offers in hand. We have also visited and daughter has auditioned at a number of schools.
She is currently deciding between programs at Concordia (Moorhead, MN) and Luther (Decorah, IO), both of which she loves. Merit aid is about equal, and the schools seem similar to us in many ways (having visited both). If there are any experts here on these colleges, please weigh in with all insights and advice you might have. Daughter plans to be a music ed major, with emphasis on choral music; a travel lover, she is also interested in foreign languages (Spanish).
Much closer to home, Susquehanna has also offered her a nice package. The choirs there are not of the Concordia/Luther stature, tho the music ed program seems solid. Any thoughts on that?
(No aid from St. Olaf so she is probably not pursuing that, as she is happy with these choices and worried St. Olaf might be too competitive for her.)</p>
<p>Luther has a wonderful music ed program! It has a nice family-like atmosphere, great choirs, including international performance opportunities, and solid academics, besides.</p>
<p>N8Ma, I just sent you a PM. I’m trying to get more info about choral music at Bard but can’t find anything on the webiste. Thanks!</p>
<p>My sister, my cousin, and my sister-in-law and brother-in-law all graduated from Concordia in Moorhead, MN. And I have a nephew there now. Anything in particular you’d like to know? I could ask. The concert choir there has always been top notch. I imagine the atmosphere (friendly midwestern ambience) is very similar at Luther and Concordia.</p>