<p>Sorry for the double post, but I realized that the Music Major subsection doesn't get much love by the forum.</p>
<p>Hi guys, after being a long time lurker of these threads, I've come to ask for advice concerning my future choice in college. Before I ask my question, I think that some background information could help you guys answer it.</p>
<p>So basically, I am a rising junior soon to become senior in the class of 2013 who lives in Texas. I have a pretty strong academic record, with a 226 on the PSAT, a 2210 on the SAT, all A's with a GPA of 99 out of 100 (my school doesn't do 4.0's and such), placing me in the top 10 kids at my school, and am part of National Honors Society. I got a 750 on my SAT II for World History and plan on taking 2-3 more in 2 weeks, and I take all the the offered Pre-Ap, Honor, AP courses at my school that are allowed in a curriculum.</p>
<p>In terms of music, I am a classical pianist, and have been learning for 13 years since the age of 4. I do a lot of festivals and compete and win in various competitions that are state wide. There have a lot of competitions and scholarships, but I don't remember them all off the top of my head. I've also been the church pianist at the church I attend since 6th grade, so I have experience accompanying singers and other musicians. I'm also the pianist in the orchestra of my school. I am very passionate about music, and my repertoire is pretty expansive thanks to my teacher so I don't have much problem interpreting and learning new music.</p>
<p>For leadership, I regularly organize musicians I know to play at various charity/nonprofit events. I also hold or have held leadership positions for a couple of other clubs at my school that do more ordinary community service things. I also volunteer at my local hospital in whatever free time I have, which is mostly during the summer.</p>
<p>So if you've stuck through reading this wall of text, my question is what schools want or fit the kind of student I am? With an academic record typical of someone who would apply to a selective school, and musical achievements and a passion that reflect someone who would apply to a conservatory or music school of some sort, I'm looking for a school that has a reputation for high academical achievements and a strong music faculty for piano performance, so that I can pursue both in college. I've heard of programs such as Harvard/NeC, Oberlin, and Eastman, but I don't think I have a very good and complete idea of the colleges that fit my niche. Also, is the double major/dual degree in Music and something else even worth pursuing in the long run? I still don't know which career path I want to chose yet, so that is why I'm looking for programs like these.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading through this and offering suggestions!</p>