Peabody and Mannes seem unlikely as "safeties" - especially for kids who are not successful elsewhere. I would think these schools might have their radar up for kids making last ditch efforts.
But all is entirely speculation on my part. I'm not really sure from the Peabody website who can even audition in May. No performance majors (I think that's what they mean?). No music ed majors. No DMA or artists diploma. ...
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All performance majors are heard in February, but May auditions are limited in a number of ways:
There are no May auditions in Composition, Conducting, or Flute.
There are no music education interviews in May
There are no DMA auditions or Artist Diploma auditions in May.
Applicants for the Homewood/Peabody double degree program cannot audition in May.
Graduate Assistantships are awarded based on February audition results, so while you may audition for acceptance to the MM or GPD programs in May, you may not apply for a graduate assistantship.
May Audition Week scholarships and financial aid will be dependent on funds remaining from February Audition Week.
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To answer the OP, there are tons of schools with rolling admissions that may have music programs (probably of a rather lower quality) - a truly desperate student could probably spend a year there, and apply as a transfer, while staying on parents' insurance. Be warned that applying as a transfer is sometimes harder, though.
Another option is to look at overseas schools. Although Germany's application dates, I think, tend to be around early March.