<p>As for my designated major, I believe that medical, biotech, and finance would interest me.
However i also have a passion for music and have heard that double majoring in 2 unrelevant fields (ie: finance and music) will be nearly impossible as none of the credits overlap.</p>
<p>Now iam looking for schools that are good for any of the above listed fields or any school good in general.
So any college suggestions or any tips on college finding/ touring/...etc. would help.
I am currently a junior in high and in California.</p>
<p>*ps.
Also, i have heard that the 4 year college you to first doesn't matter as much as you can transfer to a better college *graduate school later. Now why is everyone cramming to get in the top colleges with top notch tuition fees?
is it that difficult to transfer?</p>
<p>Jhnboy, anything is possible. You will need to define your level of interest, speciality, (and ability) in music. There are numerous institutions at the conservatory level attached to universitys/lacs that will allow you to pursue a double degree across disciplines.</p>
<p>Performance based degrees and music ed are credit and time heavy pursuits. Ensemble and personal practice, studio class, performing organization rehearsal and performance eat up significant time blocks on specific days. The same is true of science lab courses, and it is not unusual to have scheduling conflicts as times will overlap. Even at the schools that support (or encourage) a dual pursuit, the programs are five (or longer) rather than four years. </p>
<p>It will depend on your needs and focus, and determination. Know the differences between audition and non-audition based admit criteria, as well as the differences between a BA and BM in music. A music minor MAY satisfy you, but be aware a performance based minor is a rare bird. </p>
<p>There are numerous past threads on cc's Music Major forum detailing schools and programs across a number of cross disciplines, as well as the various levels of undergrad music pursuits.</p>
<p>You need to understand the difference between a BA (liberal arts) degree and a BM (pre-professional degree). A double major with a BM program is usually not realistic. While I think that the site of your graduate degree may have a lot to do with your professional grounding and opportunities, your choice of undergraduate college will have a large impact on the type of person you become and type of life that you pursue. You're well-advised to take stock of the prevalent types of individuals who make up the student bodies of undergrad schools that you're considering and decide whether you want to be similar to them.</p>
<p>The post violadad gave from Peabody does a great job separating the many options for someone with a passion for music. I've read it for myself, and it really cleared a lot up.
That being said, it is entirely possible to double major, but understand that if one of the two majors will be music performance, you're going to have very little time; being a performance major is VERY time consuming.
For specific school recommendations, head to the music major forum, give stats and performance level, and I'm sure you'll get good suggestions.
Good luck from a fellow music lover! :)</p>
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Im also curious as music, is not only performing.
Conducting would be borderline but other forms of professions such as songwriters, composers (very broad range i've heard) can be classified as music right?
and even so, many of those jobs can be part time correct?</p>