<p>He may also want to look further north, to McGill University in Montreal. They have an excellent music school, and music students have a lot of latitude in what academic courses they can take. McGill does get a lot of American students, but there is a nice international vibe in Montreal, with a very active music scene.</p>
<p>Also, University of Toronto, for many of the same reasons. I’m pretty sure UT is considered a “biggie” for IR, and its academic program is considered very rigorous. But Toronto is a great city, and the campus has a good vibe.</p>