Non-conservatory music schools?

Question

Hi all; I'm interested in going into music education, but I would rather not go to a conservatory (i.e. Oberlin, Julliard) because I'm interested in pursuing a dual major. Does anybody know of some good, non-conservatory schools? Thanks in advance for your help!

Answer 1

Just about any state university will offer a decent music education program, and dual majors in education and performance are common.  Unless you have a ready source of cash for tuition, I'd look at universities in the state where you live--and consider doing a year or two at a community college.  If you're going to become a music teacher, you will want to keep student loan debt to an absolute minimum!

Answer 2

I go to a state school. MOst state schools do offer decent prgrams, and many of them make it possible to double major. My school is very difficult to double major in, but the program is pretty thorough. Most of the kids that drop do it in the first year, and go to easier prgrams like "premed and nursing" lol. make sure whatever schools you look at with music programs are accredited.

Answer 3

TR has good advice, but depending on your financial circumstances and skill level, a conservatory might still be an option. There are a number of places that offer joint conservatory-university programs, where you can get a degree from both simultaneously. Peabody and Johns Hopkins, for instance, will let you do this if you're crazy enough to get into both. There are a number of similar programs out there. This probably doesn't make much sense if you're planning to go into music education unless you're very interested in performance as well, but it's worth considering. 80% chance a good strong public with good scholarships or cheap tuition will be your best bet.