<p>Firstly, I know of only one conducting BM undergrad degree, and it’s either through Manhattan or Mannes, both conservatory, audition based programs. Conducting is normally a masters or doctoral pursuit. Theory is found at any number of programs, from audition based, conservatory, conservatory level programs to non audition small liberal arts colleges.</p>
<p>Mixing a performance and science discipline is extremely difficult. Both are credit intensive majors, requiring both ensemble classes and lab classes. There are often conflicting time constraints arranging schedules, as while there may be flexibility in lab and class times, there is usually only one option for ensemble/orchestral/other ipo requirements. </p>
<p>Those that combine a science and performance curriculum usually need 5 (sometimes more) years to fulfill all requirements. Factor in the additional costs.</p>
<p>I’d suggest looking here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/6280-suggestions-colleges-music-majors.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/6280-suggestions-colleges-music-majors.html</a> and some of the other threads on the music major forum. There are a few threads with questions combining math/science disciplines with music.</p>
<p>One option is to concentrate on the engineering, potentially minoring in music. Another is a general or specific music BA, not BM. The BM has fewer music requirements, thus a bit more fat in the scheduling possibilities. There are however normally ipo requirements in the BA as well.</p>
<p>Of the top of my head, schools with strong and respected science and music schools are Rice/(Shepherd), Hopkins/(Peabody), Carnegie-Mellon and potentially Case Western. MIT also has an extremely well respected music department in the academic areas, and some conservatory level instrumentalists among the student body.</p>