<p>Hi, I am a junior in high school. I have just begun my college search and I have decided that music composition is a major that I am very interested in. I have been composing since the fifth grade and it is one of my favorite activities. I have not had any formal composition training but have taken a music theory course at my school and am taking the AP Music Theory next year. The theory teacher at my school is excellent (he was taught by Elliot Del Borgo).</p>
<p>Some more about me: I have a 3.6-3.7 GPA and am currently ranked 11 in my class of 429; I have taken the SATs once and got a 2000. As for extracurricular activities, I am the cello section leader of my school's chamber orchestra and am in our string quartet; I am Class Treasurer; I am Co-President of our FBLA Chapter; I did the school musical this year. Just some info on me.</p>
<p>I want to go to a school that has a good music composition program, not just a music major. I want to stay in the North (New England, NY, PA, and around the DC area), and if possible, I want to go to school in the city. I am very interested in the graduate Musical Theater Writing program at Tisch at NYC, so this may influence my decision. I am researching more about it.</p>
<p>What schools would you recommend I research? I don't even know where to start! Thank you.</p>