<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 thinking applying in 2015, 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. Also, could you explain me a little about how to apply and basic stuff? I would really appreciate it! Thank you!</p>
<p>The first page of this thread is the best place to start. <a href=“http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/258796-so-you-want-to-be-music-major-one-family-s-experience-p1.html”>http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/258796-so-you-want-to-be-music-major-one-family-s-experience-p1.html</a></p>
<p>If you want to go to a college or university (conservatories do not have international relations majors, as you know) then you often don’t need to audition, so no need to do more training. You can still major in music, double major in music and international relations, or do a double degree
( see link below for explanation of these different ways to pursue music). For some college undergraduate majors, performance is not required in classes but is done as an extracurricular, and private lessons could continue. Others do include some element of performance in some classes.</p>
<p>Each program will be a little different so make sure to read websites on gen ed course requirements, music curriculum or other majors’ curricula, and so on. </p>
<p>A general music major, whether it includes performance or not, usually includes some music history, theory/solfege/dictation/musicianship including some piano skills, composition, work with technology and often ethnomusicology and other interesting courses.</p>
<p>This essay may interest you, please read it if you can! <a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html</a></p>