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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have any experience with an applicant who is a talented musician, but doesn’t wish to pursue conservatory? We aren’t sure if there are particular programs or schools where she might be positioned to either double major or play with a school orchestra. This is a kid with who is competitive at a national level on a historically male dominated instrument.[/quote]

Look up the Musical Studies Program at Oberlin College and Conservatory.   It's part of the college but taps into the resources of the conservatory. Oberlin started the program a few years ago because many of its students in the college had significant music backgrounds, but did not want to be a conservatory student  (which is a fairly intense commitment).  My daughter sounds a lot like yours and she investigated a lot of prograns and started at Oberlin and began this major last year (likely will double major with chem). She loves it.[/quote]

I’m a different poster but this sounds like an interesting program that could be a good fit for my daughter (strong vocal skills, in an band, and substantial musical theater experience but also enjoys liberal arts, especially reading, writing, and languages). Was an audition or arts supplement required? Isn’t Oberlin College still relatively competitive for admission?[/quote]

She didn't have to audition, but you need a strong music background to get into most of the core courses.  But it's open to anyone admitted to the college.  Admissions is pretty tough. My DD did early decision,  which might have been helpful.  We've been very happy.  Beautiful campus, with serious but very kind students.  And she got to know literally all of her professors. [/quote]

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