<p>Hi! Im from south america, and I want to do this two degrees, which school are good or very good in this areas? I'm considering applying first for IR and then after a year apply for music, because I don't feel comfortable enough with my drumming, I need more training and I want to be 100% sure and confident when I apply. Something to consider is that I love more making music. Thank you!</p>
<p>I don’t understand your strategy of applying. In the US, one applies to a uni that has IR and Music; at the time of application, one indicates one’s INTERESTS in a major: IR, Music, economics, undecided. You can indicate you want to major in IR or any one of these upon enrollment, but you usually are not required to declare a major until the end of your sophomore year. This declaration is a formal process of filing paperwork.</p>
<p>For example, you apply with an interest in IR. You explore your interest in music at the music school. You investigate whether you have the drumming skills to get a degree in music. At some point before your junior year, you declare that you are majoring in IR and music. Or just IR, or just music, or something entirely different.</p>
<p>One question: how are you going to get your kit to campus? where are you going to practice? certainly not in your dorm room.</p>
<p>Second question: how are you going to afford an American education? </p>
<p>Thank you!, @jkeil911 That was something I didn’t quite understand. About your questions, I haven’t though of that yet, I understand they provide you with a rehearsal room, anyway I would bring a Drum Pad, and about being able to afford college, I have thought about applying for scholarships</p>
<p>most schools will not offer international students any aid. below are the exceptions:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/financial-aid.php”>http://www.educationusa.info/financial-aid.php</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware”>http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/2013/09/19/colleges-that-give-international-students-the-most-financial-aid”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/2013/09/19/colleges-that-give-international-students-the-most-financial-aid</a></p>
<p>You should also see if your federal government has any interest in sending you to the US in return for some years of service (in state department, treasury, etc.).</p>
<p>That you require a music school and an IR major narrows the scholarship schools further. If the school does not have an IR program (most will at least have a minor), then you can major in economics, political science, policy, etc., and then get your masters degree in IR. </p>
<p>thank you a lot, really @jkeil911</p>
<p>@jkell911 @yudrums - I think you have confused a double major for a BA in music and IR with getting two degrees - a BM in Performance (Jazz Studies) and a BA in International Relations. This article from Peabody is highly highly recommended in describing the different paths: <a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html</a></p>
<p>I would post your question on the Music Major forum where there are many knowledgeable posters who can help refer you to good jazz percussion programs (not my expertise.)</p>
<p>There are a number of schools, off the top of my head, with good jazz percussion and international relations - where both degrees could be pursued. Some will offer merit scholarships to international music students. However, one would need to audition into the program and be a top applicant - something that @yudrums is concerned he/she’s not ready for yet.</p>
<p>Good jazz percussion/IR for a double degree - Oberlin Conservatory and College, Eastman/Rochester, Tufts/NEC. Possibly The New School/Eugene Lang, University of Miami. Other schools to look into for both pursuits, possibly as a double major BA or maybe a double degree at some - NYU, Bard College (not conservatory), William Patterson, U Mass Amherst, among others. As I mentioned the Music Major Forum will be very helpful with suggestions.</p>
<p>Thanks! @spiritmanager , yes!, I’ve read that article and others in the Johns hopkins web, but apparently I need to search more because I don’t understand very well how apply and how the system works. But I’ll post my question on the music forum and take a look about all the colleges you post, thank u!</p>
<p>Music is one of the few degree programs where students must show through audition that they already have a pretty high degree of skill. You can’t just decide to major in music like you can IR or biology. You also need at least four years to complete the major. You declare it on your application. The joint Peabody Hopkins program seems to fit the bill but you should be preparing your audition now. </p>
<p>Even at state schools, an audition is generally required with your application to the school. Tacking on a music degree after you are enrolled will also tack on another year at least. </p>
<p>A music degree is intense. Go to the music department websites of some schools you are interested in and look at 1) the audition requirements and 2) the requirements for the major. </p>
<p>you don’t have to attend a music school / college with a conservatory to double major in music. If you aren’t that strong yet you won’t likely get into a place with an audition anyway. Tons of schools offer music majors that don’t require auditioning and offer music lessons as part of the curriculum. </p>