Music and Something Else

<p>USC Thornton.</p>

<p>With all due respect, i highly disagree with momofwildchild's opinion of Northwestern's voice program. I believe it is one of the best all-around options in the country. The voice program is dependent upon your teacher, as is at any school. Besides the studio lessons, the regular music courses continue the top notch reputation for excellence it has had for decades upon decades.
Coupled with an intimidating academic reputation and a superior location, this substantiates my opinion.</p>

<p>We visited Julliard after S attended Tanglewood. He's also interested in the joint program with Columbia. We found out that if one does the dual degree, one is actually registered at Columbia (or Barnard) and then can take lessons at Julliard. We're trying to find someone who is doing the dual program...to ask more questions...anyone out there???? Same with NEC and Harvard and Eastman/Rochester. I've heard a lot of great things about Oberlin, Indiana, Northwestern and BU...and am trying to find students who are doing dual degrees at other places.</p>

<p>I understand that the Eastman/UR is not a good route to take. Although, with Eastman being a part of UR, they don't neccessarily work together. I'm primarily referring to class schedules and the demands of Eastman. It's almost as though they are two entirely different universities.</p>

<p>bkb1958...I've heard that about all of the joint programs (that involve a major conservatory....except Oberlin). Even a friend who is doing music and physics at Northwestern says it's nearly impossible to be two places at the same time and both departments are very demanding.</p>

<p>SmyphonyMom
I would think the school of arts and sciences and music at any of the schools you have mentioned would be more manageable than physics/music. We all know how time consuming music is. Much effort for so few course hours. It would take a determined and commited student to to acomplish the dual degree program. What track is your friend on at Northwestern? 4 year or five year program?</p>

<p>also-about 50% of music majors at NU do the double degree program, which says a lot to me.</p>

<p>My son just graduated from Eastman. Double degree is possible but very difficult. They do try to make it work. Rochester classes start on the hour and Eastman classes start on the half hour and the buses are timed to help students make connections. But the symphony rehearsals are carved in stone and you can't miss any without a doctor's excuse or for a professional event. This makes it impossible to take afternoon classes. My son states that most double degree students are in theory rather than performance. He thinks it might also be a bit easier for voice students who don't have the orchestra commitments. Piano students don't have the orchestra requirements but they must accompany 2 students each semester in addition to learning and practicing their own rep.</p>

<p>Shennie... What % of the Eastman/UR are double degree majors?</p>

<p>bkb1958...He's on the five-year track at this rate...he just finds that the music department doesn't take kindly to his conflicting physics demands and vice versa. His mom says that sometimes puts him in the middle of difficult situations. And that's at one school...I wonder what happens if one is at a university that is really unrelated to the conservatory? Maybe it's because a lab science is involved...I don't know...</p>

<p>Hey themegastud...how is Thorton? I hear they are paying Midori a mil a year to give monthly lessons there...Are you double majoring?</p>

<p>SM.. the reason I asked is that all of the double degree progams are a five year progam as far as I know. As you stated earlier, it would be nearly impossible to doulble degree in four. My son auditioned at NEC/Tufts, Eastman/UR, Northwestern-five year, and Rice. He might could answer some of your questions. I do know that at some of the schools reccommended the dual and some discouraged it.</p>

<p>Northwestern University should be at the very top of your list. Top-notch voice and academics. If you have questions, feel free to ask.</p>

<p>how much money do music profs/teachers at a university make a year?</p>

<p>im talking about the top tier and 2nd tiered schools.</p>

<p>thanks</p>

<p>I don't know the percentage of DD students at Eastman. I would guess that it is less than 10%.</p>

<p>What were the degrees? Performance? What instrument? What was the other major?</p>

<p>bkb1958 - would you please site where you got your statistic of 50% of NW music majors are doing double degrees? I really find that hard to believe. .</p>

<p>Visited NW and Admissions Rep stated that "more than 1/2 of our music majors are involved with the double degree program." When I asked if she meant a double major program, she verified that it was the double degree program! It's a 5 year program and it's very directed. I was told that students have to meet quarterly with their double degree advisor to make sure that they're on track.</p>

<p>exactly :)</p>

<p>Wow..that's great info! Thank you. Northwestern has two amazing teachers for my son's instrument...they are supposed to be tough, just the way he likes them. We'll definitely look at the program very closely especially now that I know a majority are doing double degrees! Bkb1958, my son will definitely take you up on your offer...thanks! Great!</p>