<p>Hey, I was wondering if Cornell had a decent music program</p>
<p>No performance major, but excellent theory, music history programs. You can study a variety of instruments, though, and applied faculty are typically very good. Lots of performing opportunities. Ensembles are not quite what you'd find at a major conservatory, but nonethless strong. Lincoln Hall - the music building - was totally rebuilt and expanded 6 years ago, and Cornell claims it's the best music facility in the Ivy League. Can't speak to that, but it compares very favorably with facilities of peer institutions. Excellent music library. Concert hall (Bailey Hall) will be finished in September with multi-year renovation supervised by one of the best acoustical consulting firms in the country. If you're a serious music student - major or not - Cornell will probably take you as far as you want to go. See:</p>
<p>So, basically, you can't major in "voice" or "piano" as a major, but rather more along the concepts of music sort of?</p>
<p>When I toured the campus the guide mentioned something such as there being about 40 music majors per class...? (She said it because then she went on to explain that although just 40 people major in it per class, almost everyone uses the music facilities)</p>
<p>Check out the major requirements here:</p>
<p>In brief, you have to pass prerequisite courses in theory and musicianship with an acceptable grade to be admitted to the major, take four courses each in theory and music history, take two music electives, and particpate in a department-sponsored performing ensemble for at least four semesters (but you would want to do that anyway, right?). Although it's been a long time since I was a student, the music major had a reputation for being one of the toughest in Arts & Sciences. However, the department won't let you flounder. Take the placement exam when you arrive, and they'll place you in the appropriate courses to get started.</p>