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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS (rising senior) is interested in a music performance major in addition to a math/physics major. While he will probably get credit for many of AP and DE math courses that he has taken, we realize that the music major will be intensive and time-consuming. A quick ChatGPT consult shows most of the prospective classes would be music ones, which would limit any research or upper level courses that can be taken. Another possibility is to just do music as a minor (which would in turn limit access to performances, recitals and instruction compared to music majors).

Any advice from parents of kids who have successfully navigated something like this, either at conservatory-type schools (Rice, NW, Rochester, IU) or schools that just have a school of music (e.g. Penn State, UMD)?[/quote]

We looked into this for DC for a music performance and math double degree.  DC really likes Rice, but the school of music explicitly told us they do not support double degrees.  So DC didn't apply.  JHU + Peabody have a double degree arrangement, but the audition is very tough, and 1st year double degree students are required to stay at Peabody's dorm, rather than the main campus, which is not appealing to DC.   UVA supports double degrees, but the music department is not as rigorous.  At the end, the best option is UMD, which has a very reputable school of music that supports double degrees, and the math department is very good too.  DC went through the 20 minute live audition in their concert hall and was offer admission with a small music scholarship.  Quite happy.  DC was also admitted to Penn State and Santa Barbara.  Both of these schools support double degree.  But DC does not think they are any better than UMD.[/quote]

PP here who is looking into BA degrees. I'm just going to point out that they are kind of conflated here. UVA offers a double major, not a double degree. The music department offers a BA, but no BM degree. It's one of the schools on my daughter's list.

Personally, I don't get the whole double degree thing. It would be like trying to get a nursing degree and an engineering degree at the same time. But I'm sure it serves a purpose for some since it's out there.

But if you have a kid like mine - who is conservatory competitive but not interested in a music career - I'd encourage you at least discuss the double major path, or, at the very list, be very clear on the distinction and which your kids wants![/quote]

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