<p>so I was originally planning to double major in engineering and comp. science</p>
<p>but I recently started hardcore piano and I absolutely love it [I think I have talent]
I was wondering what I could do to get into university of michigan ann arbor music AND engineering.</p>
<p>so how good would I have to be in order to get accepted, if I work crazy hard..?
I mean, its all about practicing right?</p>
<p>Is it even possible?</p>
<p>ADVICE NEEDED!! @_@;;</p>
<p>I attended the tech day engineering event, and that question was brought up. They said that it is definitely possible to double major in music and engineering. They said that about 1/3 of the marching band members are engineering students.</p>
<p>It's definitely possible. I know a guy who's doing engineering and music, a girl doing pre-med and music, and another girl doing business and music. They're all doing fine, although just the fact that they can means they're probably very gifted to begin with. In fact, they're all doing piano.</p>
<p>but I recently started, I can work hard to catch up
but what do I have to do to get in?
can I person whos been playing for 2 yrs [I have two yrs until application] vs. someone whos been playing for 10?</p>
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but I recently started, I can work hard to catch up
but what do I have to do to get in?
can I person whos been playing for 2 yrs [I have two yrs until application] vs. someone whos been playing for 10?
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<p>You can major in music. You have basically no chance at all to major in piano performance unless you've just discovered you're a unique prodigy. You shouldn't be depending on that.</p>
<p>Well, if you practice the needed repertoire like a madman for the next two years, you may be able to pull it off (depending on your level now...). But this is usually a lot easier for voice perf majors. </p>
<p>Anyways, there is a rather large spectrum of talent at UMICH's music dept. They have a very strong music department, but that doesnt mean everyone is a genius musician. So don't be discouraged.</p>
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Well, if you practice the needed repertoire like a madman for the next two years, you may be able to pull it off (depending on your level now...).
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<p>It seems like the OP has just started playing, in which case it will take him years to just get the technique he needs to play the needed repertoire. The piano performance majors at the school are incredibly good piano players, most of whom have been playing their entire lives. I hate to be the voice of pessimism, but the OP doesn't have a good shot at being a performance major.</p>
<p>I agree with tetra -- the U-M is one of the most acclaimed music programs in the country, and they probably only accept a handful of piano performance majors each year. That doesn't mean that OP can't find lots of opportunities to be musical -- there are pianos in the residence halls, lots of students form bands, and it's probably possible to take lessons from a piano student.</p>
<p>snorky's right--you can't swing a dead cat on campus without hitting a piano. There are lot of students who are not enrolled in the music school who continue to pursue their music.</p>
<p>I know this may sound weird
It's my passion, but I want to do something with it
I guess something more than just a hobby
and if I cant get into college with it, what else can I do?
suggestions please....</p>
<p>You probably need to be evaluated by someone who knows what they are talking about and will be honest with you. All music majors have to submit audition -- and it looks like they will accept audition CDs - so maybe you should review the audition requirements and send in a CD. You may also want to think about what you want to do with it -- very, very, very few people make it as concert pianists.</p>
<p>good news is that both engineering and the school of music are located on north campus, so you won't have much back and forth to do...</p>