<p>I'm planning on majoring in clarinet performance in college, so I was wondering if anyone knows of schools with really good clarinet teachers since everyone always says (for music students especially) to go to a college with good teachers. And more generally, what are some colleges with good music programs (not conservatories...I want to get a "real" college experience)? Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>Did you post this in the music majors forum?</p>
<p>Sorry, I’m still new to college confidential so I didn’t know there was a music majors forum, but thanks for telling me…ill post it there now.</p>
<p>Definitely check on the Music forum as that’s where the experts can help you best. </p>
<p>I know the University of Michigan usually has 2-3 professors for each instrument. A quick look confirms that Michigan has two professors for clarinet: associate professor Daniel Gilbert and assistant professor Chad Burrow. I don’t know how good they are, but given the strength of the program, I assume they are good.</p>
<p>[UM</a> School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Faculty & Staff Biography](<a href=“http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/bio.php?u=nosqueak]UM”>http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/bio.php?u=nosqueak)</p>
<p>[UM</a> School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Faculty & Staff Biography](<a href=“http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/bio.php?u=burrowc]UM”>http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/bio.php?u=burrowc)</p>
<p>Rice is strong and so is Indiana. Many years ago I started as a clarinet major at Indiana. I didn’t make it! 
You will have to audition to get in.</p>
<p>The University of Puget Sound could be worth a look. The super, all-state clarinet player from my son’s HS is there this year. The kids I know who went there rave about the experience, including a flute major.</p>