<p>My son is interested in the programs at IU and Ithaca called "Music With an Outside Field." The programs provide an opportunity to study music along with an academic major without the extra year and intensity of a dual degree program. Obviously, the music training would be somewhat less than a straight music degree. Penn State's "Musical Arts" degree looks similar.</p>
<p>The audition requirements at Ithaca remain the same as a performance major, but IU and PSU have lesser requirements.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any experience with these programs or similar ones?</p>