| My son liked both of these schools for MT, auditioned for both, and was accepted to OCU for the BM in MT, among other schools.
Impressions of Ithaca - very strong acting school (my son was impressed with the acting in a play that we saw). You would need to double check about voice lessons there for acting majors, as I believe the school of music is separate (although is very strong). Lastly, I think that dance is offered at more basic levels, even for MT students, so you would really need to explore what is available for acting majors, especially if you are looking for more advanced dance. I also think your flexibility may be somewhat limited for taking electives, as most of your course load is specified and detailed (reminded me of a conservatory, even though it is not a conservatory).
OCU - my son loved this school and all faculty and had a wonderful experience with summer MT program. They did not offer the BFA in acting at that time. Musicmom has given you correct info about voice lessons and dance classes for acting majors. OCU offers many levels of dance and has a separate and very good department of dance. If one is able to fit it in schedule, you can go as high as you want to in tap, ballet, and jazz.
We have recent first hand information from my son's friends who are in the acting BFA at OCU that it is very good with excellent teachers. I think they have really revamped their acting program and have almost built up a whole separate faculty from the faculty in the music and MT programs. We heard nothing but wonderful things from current acting major students. They feel they are learning a lot. They are getting cast in professional productions in the OKC area!
Weather is better in OKC and major airport is more accessible.
I recommend that you compare closely the course requirements for each school. Visit them both again if you can fit it in. |