<p>Violadad: I have a friend whose daughter was allstate violinist, principal in two youth orchestras (concertmaster/mistress) and highly talented. Emory accepted her on her stats but offered her NOTHING for music and she indicated a desire to double major in music and accounting and auditioned for their orchestra. She went to Furman who then gave her a half ride for a music scholarship. Furman has a wonderful orchestra and a strong program. But she has learned her lesson and will seek her Masters in Accounting for graduate studies and leave the violin at home. The brutal truth and often not well known is that many times the Youth Orchestras and High School Orchestras are many times superior to what colleges have in music. Some exceptions include Furman and Davidson. But then those kids MUST have a double major or head off to a Conservatory to get any chance or recognition of making it in the professional music world. </p>
<p>For many kids, its a tearful separation anxiety thingie too…they become attached to their instruments and its like a death in the family when they go to college. (Then again, for kids whose parents forced them, its a welcome relief! LOL). </p>
<p>IN short, if you are THAT good and really want to continue professional training, then go to a Conservatory like Oberlin Conservatory or Peabody or Curtiss or Berkeley or Julliard.</p>