<p>This is my first post. I have jr S flute player interested in being a music major in a small LAC, not a conservatory. May be double major in flute performance and computer sci. Might end up with BM in flute performance or music ed. He is passionate about music and strong in flute, but flute is nearly the most competitive instrument (for conservatory admissions, for later performance jobs, etc.) so want to keep his options open. Ideas on colleges that fit the bill (E.Coast, W. Coast, Midwest)? Comments on flute teachers at these institutions?</p>
<p>First, I suggest that you post this question in the Music Majors forum. To get there, click on "Discussion Home" in the menu on the left of the screen, then find the different majors and Music Major. You can start a new thread there and you can also do a "search forum" asking for Good Colleges for Flute. There was a thread posted a month ago you may be interested in. Discussion of colleges and specific teachers.</p>
<p>The colleges mentioned: Oberlin, Rice, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, NYU, Case Western-CIM, Eastman, U Michigan, Indiana U. Also Arizona State, Hartt, and Ithaca. </p>
<p>Good luck. Sounds like competition is tough.</p>
<p>It depends on whether he wants a BM or a BA with a music major. BM's are usually more time consuming and offer at schools, even liberal arts schools, with a conservatory component.</p>
<p>If he wants a BM I will offer Bard, Gettysburg and Bucknell, which might be the best for the two majors.</p>
<p>BA -- Bard also, Skidmore, Williams.</p>
<p>BA -- UChicago, Dartmouth, Stony Brook.</p>
<p>These are just a small sampling of possible places to attend. And MIT has a great orchestra as well!</p>
<p>Many, many schools have a performance track of their music major. Fewer offer a BM.</p>
<p>Oh, U Miami does I think.</p>
<p>Sorry, I think I forget about the lack part, but there are LAC's on my list. Throw out the unis.</p>
<p>I will reroute the post - I have a lot to learn. He needs a small school (3.000 undergrads or less approx) and not strictly a conservatory. Perhaps I should say he wants a BA not BM so that I don't just get answers like "Eastman". Many of the schools you list are quite large - its hard to find small, non-conservatories with strong flute.</p>
<p>Do repost and spend some time at the music major forum. I'd also suggest reading the featured threads in that forum as general overviews and some background info.</p>
<p>There are many variables, and a broader range of options than you might imagine.</p>
<p>Thoughts, experiences, and suggestions for double degrees and dual majors have also been widely discussed.</p>
<p>Hang on for the ride. It gets bumpy.</p>
<p>Luther College, Decorah, Iowa</p>
<p>No, you do not have to be Norwegian to go there. You don't even have to be Lutheran! It helps though if you are snow-tolerant, because it is practically in Minnesota.</p>
<p>SOunds like Lawrence in Appleton, WI would be worth a look.</p>
<p>Take a look at Grinnell. My sophomore daughter is not a music major but is serious about her music. She has private flute lessons, is in the flute choir, chamber trio and accompanies other musical groups when needed. She thinks very highly of her teacher. </p>
<p>I believe CS has a good reputation at Grinnell as well.</p>
<p>It's a great school. She (and we) couldn't be happier.</p>
<p>St Olaf has a strong music program.</p>
<p>St. Olaf is mainly choir-based.</p>
<p>I disagree. St Olaf's choirs are very well known but the instrumentals are also exceptional. For degrees they offer both a BA and a BM. They offer music scholarships too!</p>
<p>Second Oberlin.</p>
<p>flutetalk, Williams has a wonderful music department and many music majors double or even triple major in other disciplines. I don't personally know any flute players -- my son's close friends include a pianist, a clarinetist, and two sax players -- but there is a flute instructor on the faculty.
Floyd</a> Hebert | Williams College Music
It is quite selective though and academically rigorous.</p>
<p>Another suggestion would be Wesleyan in Connecticut.</p>
<p>Second for Lawrence in Wisc. I was looking for small campus for art student and Lawrence Arts program came up on my radar but it has more music emphasis. Also DePaw in Indiana is a strong music candidate.</p>
<p>Since you are in the PacNW look at Univ of Montana. It is small for a state college and is an alternative safety safety and the college desires to be the state center of cultural arts.</p>
<p>Oberlin and Lawence are conservatories. Conservatories housed at small LACs, to be sure, but you wouldn't go to the general college to study music performance - you'd go to the conservatory. You don't have it both ways - college as well as conservatory - unless you're on an intensive five-year program.</p>
<p>The University of Michigan has an incredible Flute instructor. Her name is Amy Porter. </p>
<p>UM</a> School of Music - Amy Porter</p>
<p>UM</a> School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Department of Winds & Percussion</p>
<p>I realize Michigan is not a LAC, but its music school is amazing and quite small and students can double major in the school of LSA or Engineering, where your son can major double in Computer Science. Computer Science and Music departments are both located in North Campus, which has a small and cozy feel. In fact, the University of Michigan recently completed work on its brand new Computer Science facility, which is, I am told, very impresive. </p>
<p>Other excellent options for your son, where he could double in Music and CS are:</p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon. CMU is arguably #1 in CS and has an excellent music school. their top flutists, Jeanne Baxstresser and Alberto Almarza are both excellent.</p>
<p>Northwestern University: Solid CS department and excellent music program. Their main Flute instructors are Walfrid Kujala and Richard Graef.</p>
<p>Oberlin College: Michel Debost (fellow Frog) and Kathleen Chastain...need I say more? Also, for a LAC, Oberlin is pretty good at CS.</p>
<p>Rice University: Of the non LAC schools I am recommending, this one is the most similar to a LAC. Great CS offerings and a very strong music program. Leone Buyse is an amazing Flute instructor. </p>
<p>University of Rochester: Very similar to Rice. Probably not as strong in CS, but better in Music. Great overall college with an unbeatable music program. Bonita Boyd and Anne Lindblom Harrow are excellent Flute instructors.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>