<p>Anniemac, be aware that Northwestern U has a much higher academic bar than most music schools because it is a liberal arts school. Your GPA would be considered an application strength at many other fine music schools (of the “conservatory” type) where the focus is more on performance and less on academics. As kmccrindle advises, apply to (or at least research and consider) a variety of schools which you believe would be good fits.</p>