<p>The campus and the academic level of the liberal arts college are the drawback. My question was always --is there a strong enough community in the Conservatory that these things don't matter? Many students leave on the weekends, but I wonder if the music kids do not and have their own small culture--this is a good thing to check out; it certainly has a good reputation as a music program.</p>
<p>Thanks musmom2! I'm anxious to check the place out myself in a couple of weeks. </p>
<p>Does that mean they take 50 NEW undergrads each year? Or 50 total (all 4 years added together)?</p>
<p>thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Well, I was wrong about the numbers for the jazz program. 250-ish applicants for 24 undergraduate openings this year. In all. "No more than three" on each waiting list per instrument, though! So, maybe chances are good. I remember the waiting list for Amherst college: 900-something!!</p>
<p>Jazzmom: Agree with your views on the campus and lower academics required for general admission than some of the other SUNYs. I had wondered too (after the visit/audition) about whether anyone is left around on the weekend, since there are such a high percentage of downstate/Westchester Co. students. I don't know how you check that out, at least not without a second visit and second list of questions!</p>
<p>theperformer: I was speaking only of voice- there are 12-13 new students/yr, for a total of about 50 undergrad. Don't know about total number conservatory-wide. There's a question for you to ask and report back to us! Will be interested to hear your impressions after your visit.</p>
<p>thanks musmom2! </p>
<p>i will most def. most a new thread after my visits!! i'm visiting Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, SUNY Purchase, and Boston University! </p>
<p>I'm glad I'm on the east coast and won't be needing to fly anywhere yet! So I'm excited to take a road trip with just my mother and me! :)</p>
<p>You will love the trip with your mom, Theperformer! I can't believe it is already over in my house. Sob, boohoo!! (the anxiety it caused along the way almost undid me though). </p>
<p>Have a wonderful time!</p>