<p>Hi,
I'm a junior in high school, and I'm set on a career in music. I play both jazz piano and percussion, but I'm not sure which one I want to go into. I would consider myself a top-level percussionist. I've been accepted to the Boston University Tanglewood Institute going into my junior year, and have been in many honor band/orchestras, etc. However, I've also been playing piano for 9 years, and really enjoy that as well. So, I am looking at colleges that have both a great jazz piano and percussion program, so I can decide which I want to go into.
However, I would also like to know about any schools that have very good programs specifically in either percussion or jazz piano. I'm mostly looking at midwest schools, however East Coast schools are not out of the question either, as I'm considering Eastman as well.
Just to give an academic idea as well if it helps, I have a 3.28 GPA, 3.89 weighted. I take AP classes in most of my core classes, and I got a 34 on my ACT
If anyone has any input they can give me about schools that either have both great percussion and piano programs, or schools that have great programs with only one of them, that would be so appreciated.
Thanks so much</p>
<p>I recommend that you look into University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. They have one of the best jazz programs in my area and CCM is one of the most notable music schools in the country.</p>
<p>I would post this question in the music majors forum. Lots of knowledge about different programs over there.</p>
<p>Lawrence U. in Appleton, WI. They have a wonderful jazz program, plus it’s an excellent college academically. (I’m a grad…probably a little biased.)</p>
<p>yeah i just visited lawrence a few weeks ago its the only one ive visited so far but i thought it looked pretty good. i really liked the percussion instructor as well</p>
<p>Look at Oberlin. And if you are willing to go a little farther east, check out Eastman as well.</p>