<p>Hey,
I'm a percussion performance major going into my sophomore year this fall. I'm considering transfering for my junior year. I think the professors at my school are great, but i dont really like the environment( its suburban/rural and ive lived in a major city all my life), or just the vibe that I get when im at school- I can't really put my finger on what it is, but I just dont feel comfortable there. I didn't do that great academically last year, which doesnt help, but Im going to work on that this year. If anyone knows of any urban colleges/universities with solid percussion/music programs, that would be absolutely great.
Thanks so much:)</p>
<p>A friend of mine absolutely loved Boston University’s School of Music. Certainly urban; right on Comm Ave!</p>
<p>[School</a> of Music College of Fine Arts | Boston University](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/]School”>http://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/)</p>
<p>You might look into University of Kentucky and CCM at Univ. of Cincinnati - both have solid percussion programs and your grades might not be as much of an issue as they would be at some other schools.</p>
<p>Hey Snarlatron and SpiritManager thanks so much for the quick replies. I’ve heard of BU, but not University of Kentucky or CCM. I will definitely look into those.</p>
<p>I recommend posting your question on the Music Major Forum. There are parents of percussionists there who are regular posters and know a lot more than I do. Here are some links to the two programs I mentioned:
[Percussion</a> Studies at the University of Kentucky](<a href=“Welcome | College of Fine Arts”>Welcome | College of Fine Arts)
[Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion</a>, University of Cincinnati](<a href=“http://ccm.uc.edu/music/woodwinds_brass_perc.html]Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion”>http://ccm.uc.edu/music/woodwinds_brass_perc.html)</p>