Okay, I’m planning on double majoring in vocal performance and music ed. I am also leaning towards minors in foreign languages and ethnomusicology. I’m looking for a school with a phenomenal choral arts program for my undergraduate that will give me a really good base to build my graduate studies off of. Any ideas?
If you are planning on doing this double major, then there are several fine schools with five-year programs that emphasize this. I have personal, professional experience with Hartt School (University of Hartford) and Temple University. As you research fine music school, look for this 5-year option, which grants you TWO degrees. The other interests you have will be addressed in a these programs – most definitely all the languages in your vocal major, but the ethnomusicology will be thinner until you hit grad school. I can attest to the level of choral education in these two schools – there are FOUR of us in this family who are full-time choral directors ( 2 just retired after more than 30 years). Good luck!
University of North Texas has the best Music program (performance, education…) in Texas. That’s where I plan on attending after I graduate high school. It depends on where you live and if you’re willing to go to college out of state. Countless schools offer majors and minors in a variety of foreign languages as well. Check out collegeboard.com and a2zcolleges.com for some lists. I started looking at these sites in my college prep class as a freshman last year. You are guaranteed to find your dream school! I did!
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If you are planning on doing this double major, then there are several fine schools with five-year programs that emphasize this. I have personal, professional experience with Hartt School (University of Hartford) and Temple University. As you research fine music school, look for this 5-year option, which grants you TWO degrees. The other interests you have will be addressed in a these programs – most definitely all the languages in your vocal major, but the ethnomusicology will be thinner until you hit grad school. I can attest to the level of choral education in these two schools – there are FOUR of us in this family who are full-time choral directors ( 2 just retired after more than 30 years). Good luck!
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Have you looked into Victoria in Canada? I heard their choir a couple of years ago and the range of their material, the vigor, the musicianship and entertainment value were incredible. Most of the members were music majors.
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Luther College in Decorah, Iowa has a great music program at a small liberal arts school. Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota also has great choir programs. If you have heard of Dr. Rene Clausen, he is the director at Concordia.
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