<p>I believe that at Temple it also would be possible for students to complete the program within 2 - 3 years. Although not on your list, this is also possible at JMU depending on the credits you enter with.</p>
<p>When I started this thread, I had no idea that there would be so much to consider! Thanks so much for all the input, everybody! I’m still working on narrowing down my choices, as well as earning money, but thanks for all the help!</p>
<p>There’s one other major that I’m considering…something I’m equally in love with, vocal performance. What are your guys’ thoughts? Biased or unbiased, I’ll take all comments.</p>
<p>To what end? Generally, a VP major is geared towards classical music performance. Is that of interest to you? There are some VP grads who may end up pursuing a career in theatre or musical theatre, but that is not the focus of the degree. A MM (or some other formal post undergrad training) is also pretty standard for performance career opportunities in classical music performance.</p>
<p>Most VP programs would take four years to complete unless you are highly proficient in Music Theory, Keyboarding, have taken some Music History (that will fit into the sequence at the college you would transfer to), etc… Most programs also will require students to meet voice lesson level changes at the end of each year. So, this may also require four years of study, unless a school will accept you to their program at a higher level (or through summer study).</p>
<p>The above may not be the case in commercial music or more jazz focused programs, but it may be as well.</p>
<p>I noticed on the Music Majors forum that you are interested in contemporary commercial music. Many of the schools… Belmont, Berklee, etc… that are know for this major are very expensive, and not particularly generous with grants. You may want to look at the list of schools that participate in the academic common market with MD, and look for the Music Industry or Music Technology major. Then look in the program websites to see what the curriculum is like, and the focus of the program. </p>
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<p>Thanks, KatMT! I didn’t even think about the academic common market.</p>
<p>It looks to me like majoring in Musical Theatre would let you combine your interests into one major, and then potentially one career . . .</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
<p>I had looked at MT, but I feel like since I don’t have a very impressive resume, and no MT experience, I’d bomb the auditions. Is there potential for me to still be able to do MT?</p>
<p>Some programs, like CCU, will let you audition for both. So if you are interested in an MT degree, then why not go for it? I suggest reading the 4 year curriculum for each program closely as you are making your list. My D did that as bit later in the process, and looking back, she could have taken a couple of schools off of her audition list had she done that up front.</p>
<p>Awesome! Thanks for the info, austinmtmom! Part of my problem, too, is that I want to do MT, but at the same time, I want to be a traditional music artist. musicamusica recommended that I pursue music on the side, maybe with a private coach. So…I don’t know. As you all probably gathered, I’m EXTREMELY indecisive, which isn’t good…sigh…</p>
<p>Auditioned MT programs are very difficult to get into, even for people with quite a bit of background in MT.</p>
<p>I think you really do need to decide whether acting or music will be your main training focus, and narrow your list with that in mind.</p>
<p>The last thing I was thinking is majoring in acting and pursuing music on the side. If the music works out, great. If not, I’ve got acting to fall back on. Again, I’m extremely indecisive…</p>
<p>You really don’t want your fallback plan to be acting. Waitressing should be your fallback plan - LOL!</p>
<p>Start your research!</p>
<p>LOL, you’re right Marbleheader. My dad has been pushing me to do Comp Sci, and while that’s a hobby, if I did it for a living, I think I’d absolutely HATE it. What would you recommend?</p>
<p>I think you are still too young to devote your life to something you don’t want to do.</p>
<p>You are a young person, so you should pick the career you want the most, then devote yourself to that. It’s okay to have hobbies on the side, but remember that you don’t need ANY kind of degrees or qualifications to have hobbies.</p>
<p>If later in your life you change your mind, you can switch careers, and even if necessary go back and get a different education in a completely different area. For example, you do NOT have to major in the same subject in graduate school that you did as an undergraduate.</p>
<p>NOW is the time to follow your dreams. When you get to be as old as I am, it may be too late to follow your dreams. I’m speaking from my own experience.</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
<p>Thanks, KEVP 
I’m glad to have so many supportive people. My dad said that while he may support anything honorable I choose to do, he doesn’t want to see me starve, and while I get that, it’s also just kind of frustrating that most people are telling me to go for STEM majors when I’m really NOT a science/math person. By the way, KEVP, I don’t know if you heard, but LIPA, RADA, and LAMDA are eligible for US financial aid again Just a little tidbit I thought I would share!</p>
<p>Sigh…I’ve made my decision. I wish I could double major, but unfortunately, I would most likely have to choose either music or acting. I think I’m going the music route, and I’ll take courses from a private acting studio. Adieu, everyone, and thanks for all the advice and support you’ve given me. I wish you all, both students and parents, a happy future with your (or your son’s/daughter’s) acting career :)</p>