I've heard excellent things about the vocal program at Hartt. I hear the atmosphere is not as competitive and the faculty is nurturing and really cares about the progress of the student's achievement. Congrats on getting in!
Although this is a bit different, I have a friend who is a sophomore in Hartt's jazz studies program and he is having a ball. He said although the facilities are a bit dated, the teachers are amazing and the dorms are "Ok."
So despite the terrible location, the school is supposedly pretty good. A serious consideration.
