<p>I am a student in Minnesota currently and I am looking to double major in both Music/Music Ed and Political Science and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the music programs around the area.</p>
<p>It is a bit difficult to really get a feel for them unless I hear it from someone else and not their admissions office. </p>
<p>What are some good music schools in the Midwest that I should look at (with the exception of ND, SD, and IA lol)?</p>
<p>Is the U of M TC campus any good as far as music programs go?</p>
<p>Oh also, I play cello and sing so I could go either way for vocals and orchestral</p>
<p>Lol, I am going to be visiting there this summer, I know they have excellent programs but I need more options and so far I only know about two for sure ones.</p>
<p>I need to second St Olaf and Lawrence. You may also want to consider DePauw in Indiana. They have a great music program and facilities but I would consider St Olaf and Lawrence stronger.</p>
<p>I would also second the previous suggestion of my alma mater, University of Cincinnati. There is a student from our high school that selected UC based upon the strength of one of the cello instructors. Their CCM program is very good.</p>
<p>If you are doing music ed, be sure to check out reciprocation agreements for teacher certification. So if you get certified in Iowa, but want to move back to Minnesota to teach, is the certification accepted?</p>
<p>concordia moorhead has excellent music (Also midwest lutheran ) Concordia is also about 25-30% less than most similar liberal arts colleges and has significant merit aid. Its almost ND but not quite.</p>
<p>My midwest list: St Olaf, Lawrence, Northwestern, U Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Indiana University, University of Michigan, Oberlin, CIM/Case Western, University of Cincinnati</p>
<p>You can also search by school name, but I suggest the “music ed”, “music education” searches first. Scanning the master lists are a good starting point as well. You can also search by school name, but I suggest the “music ed”, “music education” searches first.</p>
<p>Music ed is typically most cost effective within your own state college/university system. Some of the names mentioned require fairly high academics and test scores, and you don’t mention your stats. Most music ed programs require a good academic record, and not just being able to meet audition requirements.</p>
) Concordia is also about 25-30% less than most similar liberal arts colleges and has significant merit aid. Its almost ND but not quite.</p>