West Coast Schools with Strong Music Programs

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<p>Hello,
My family is preparing to move to Arizona, and I don't want to stay on the East Coast without them, so I'm looking to transfer to a west coast school. I'm a Music Education major with a concentration in Voice at Temple University, so I'm looking for a somewhat similar (in strength) program. I've been doing a lot of research, but if anyone has any suggestions or, even better, personal experiences, I'd love to hear it. Much obliged.
~Alyssa</p>

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<p>ASU has a GREAT vocal music program. And as an in state student, it will be a real bargain.
Look into teachers Carol Fitzpatrick, Jerry Doan and David Britton. They have all produced students who have had a fair amount of success(if that is important to you) Also good are USC, UCLA, and San Francisco Conservatory—but all three are EXPENSIVE for a music ed major.</p>

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<p>You can’t go to ASU, because they beat us in the tournament. Sorry.</p>

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<p>colburn</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>Colburn does not offer any degree path in music ed. It is a conservatory based performance program with excellent faculty and extremely competitive admissions. </p>

<p>It’s also a full ride program for all those skilled and talented enpugh to make the cut.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, it would not serve as a choice under the parameters the OP indicated.</p>

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<p>Most of the musicians I’ve spoken with feel Chapman has the best BM program in classical voice on the West Coast.</p>

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<p>The OP is looking for music education programs…not performance. I would also suggest looking into the state universities in Arizona.</p>

<p>The OP should check when her instate status at the Arizona schools will become a reality. I don’t know whether they have a one year residency requirement for the family…or not.</p>

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<p>Chapman does offer a music ed degree with a concentration in voice - so if their vocal department is strong, that sounds like it would be well worth checking out.</p>