What's a good "balance" of schools to apply?

<p>Anyways, I have a Bachelors and Masters degree. If you are working on a Bachelors, don't respond! Everyone on planet earth has a Bachelors degree these days. I need PROFESSIONAL opinions right now.</p>

<p>I'm applying to these schools in music (yes, I said music)</p>

<p>U of Chicago
Northwestern
Brandies
Stony Brook
U of Wisconsin
Bowling Green State University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Alabama</p>

<p>I don't have a perfect GPA, and I took awhile to finish my Masters. However, I have excellent rec letters, a great portfolio and several awards etc etc etc</p>

<p>Some of these schools are BIG reaches, some are in-between and a few shouldn't be any problem. </p>

<p>Any suggestions from this community? Should I add or change some of these choices?</p>

<p>I want SERIOUS answers, my last thread was answered with negativity. I'm not a rude person, I just want some people that know what they are talking about and don't just get on this site to attack people.
Thanks</p>