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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]My son's only EC is cello. He's not at the level of the OP's kid, but I was hoping it would help a little because he does do several cello-related activities out of school. Not a "hook" because he's not stellar, but he does want to continue playing in college.[/quote]

I also have a kid whose only EC is his instrument (he's section leader in the top orchestra, does jazz ensemble, pit orchestra, tutors a younger student).  He's not likely to be one of the 8 students who make all-state (at least not this year) and he hasn't done expensive well-known summer programs or youth orchestra programs, so I realize he's not destined to be a music major or double major.  Still, it's important to him that he keep playing in college and it definitely adds an extra wrinkle to the college search process.  He may pursue a minor.

It is difficult trying to sort out which schools have good opportunities for non-majors, which have scholarships, which have private lessons available, etc.  It seems that schools that only offer a B.A. in music might be the best bet for getting some pull for a capable non-music major, but those schools also might have pretty small programs and limited faculty (some don't have a single faculty member for DC's instrument), and my kid isn't all that interested in LACs. [/quote]

Long shot, but for help trying to find schools try asking local music schools\organizations and their faculty for advice - Duke Ellington, Levine School of Music, Virginia Music Teachers Association, GMU, private teachers, ect.  Most would be happy to help.[/quote]

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