LACs with music production

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@SpiritManager Bard actually looks really awesome! I’ve tended to avoid schools that have conservatories linked to them – I don’t want to go to a conservatory (too cutthroat, and I am not skilled enough) and I kind of thought that music programs through an affiliated college would be not as good, because all the resources/etc would be put into the conservatory. But Bard’s undergrad through the college does look really extensive - thanks!

@lalalemma Vassar is gorgeous. That’s a nice list – I was also looking at Wesleyan, forgot to mention it. But I hadn’t really looked at Skidmore just yet. Thanks for mentioning it because, now that I’m looking at it, it’s got some great classes in music tech and comp, and writing! And the acceptance rate isn’t crazy low quite yet.
I live in Oregon so Reed is pretty close to me, but I had to take it off pretty early on because their music program was so performance-based. I was a bit disappointed about that.

@compmom Thanks for your comment! I have found that a lot of comp programs encompass digital music and require a course in recording or production, and maybe offer a few more. And yes, the openness for change and exploration of LACs is a big part of what’s attractive about them to me.

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@tensummers the music program in Bard College, as opposed to the conservatory, actually provides more options as it’s not exclusively classical - electronic, world, jazz & classical, too. And open to anything else you can come up with - with terrific professors and many many fellow students interested in playing (and recording) all sorts of music. For composition there’s really no downside to not being in the conservatory - except the opportunity to pursue a double degree, and some of the merit awards exclusive to the conservatory. But you can still double major, versus getting a double degree, in the college - Written Arts and Music would be an easy combination.

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Tensummers, you have a great attitude. Good luck!

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@transitmom how did New Haven work out for your D? My son is considering New Haven based on much more attractive financial package than other big name schools where he received little to no financial support.