<p>Ray192, it’s a good question but part of the answer lies in understanding the drives, realities and needs of those performing at or near conservatory level yet are also academically talented and focused.</p>
<p>The performance disciplines are extremely competitive and often will offer what many call a marginal existence financially. Many will seek a back up, a plan B, a fall back.</p>
<p>There are many that have attained conservatory and above level ability who have strong desires to continue music at the musical levels they have attained who do not intend to pursue music as a profession. There are BM undergrad degree holders in virtually every profession, including law and medicine.</p>
<p>Even those that do go onto MM conservatory paths and professional performance may obtain their undergrad music training in a more academically centered environment. </p>
<p>If you wish, read the links I gave the OP, as they offer some insights. These may prove helpful as well:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/460187-how-many-music-voice-performance-majors-find-jobs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/460187-how-many-music-voice-performance-majors-find-jobs.html</a>
[Peabody</a> Institute - Conservatory Admissions: The Double Degree Dilemma](<a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/doubledegree]Peabody”>Double Degree | Peabody Institute)</p>