<p>Hey… I’m Kunal here studying in 11th grade now… I would most probably be taking Architecture as a major in my colleges…And I’m planning to give AP’s this year, i.e. 2014.
I am doubtful about whether i should give an AP in Music Theory! Though I’ve a deep interest in Music and play Drums well. But I’ve a doubt that would this prove to beneficial for me?</p>
<p>I thought for AP Stats first but that has gt to do nothing with Arch. and so i thought of dropping it. But because i found Music to b best amongst the remaining courses i thought to opt this.
So i doubt i would be able to study the AP Music Theory nicely before May, the exam month.
Can someone suggest me on this please!..</p>
<p>Well, stats is numerical which is more directly related than music theory. If music theory is a real passion, then go for it if you’re going to get a good mark. It shows some individuality but don’t forget that ideally you want APs in Math, physics, Studio Art. English and/or a foreign language would help broaden your preparations. </p>
<p>Oh, and aside from your class grades, you might want to start looking at portfolio requirements and make a start on them if your selected colleges require them for admission. You don’t want to leave this too late and find yourself trying to create pieces while fretting about AP classes.</p>
<p>It’s like I am almost sure that I would be doing a Double Major in Architecture and Music in the suitable college in which i get admission…
So I am almost sure about subjects I am giving for the 4 out of 5 APs excluding Music theory.</p>
<p>So If I give AP Music Theory, would it be helpful for doing the Double major and getting Music as the second major?
I also have a plan that after doing a double major, either I would pursue Architecture as a career further or as a Drummer. Its like I am little unsure about the two but I am interested in both equally.</p>
<p>It’s not so easy to double major in a B.Arch program. It can be done – with varying ease or difficulty depending on the school – in a BA/BS program in architectural studies. </p>
<p>Since you’re unsure about your commitment to architecture you’re probably better off starting with a BA/BS then going on to an M.Arch later if it turns out that architecture is the one. In that event, you’ll need to concentrate on schools that have the kind of music programs that serve your needs. If they don’t also offer a BA/BS in architecture, then a second major in studio art would be workable as well.</p>
<p>The important point right now is for you to decide which degree you’re going for and start researching the restrictions.</p>
<p>Suppose if I take a double major finally, so would the AP Muisc Theory (with a good score) help me when I apply for a double major in Arch. and Music in a university ?
I am giving AP in Physics C, Calculus BC, Chemistry and Environmental Sc. as well…</p>
<p>If the double major is in music performance, it may not be feasible from a time perspective. A few kids in my daughter’s school did minor in music performance (18 hrs) and it was near impossible to find time for both studio and practice time. Music theory may be a bit easier.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that professors in one department generally have no concern about workload in another department - and even marginal concern about workload in other courses in their own department - so you will need to understand how many hours a week it is expected for a student to practice, either solo or with some kind of an ensemble, then figure out studio hours, and see if it’s doable.</p>
<p>I believe CC has a forum for music students and parents, perhaps you can do some research there.</p>
<p>I’m seconding momrath’s comments. If you enter a Bachelor of Architecture program it will be virtually impossible to take a double major unless you attend for longer than the 5 years of the B Arch program. These kids spend MANY, MANY hours in the studio including frequent all-nighters. The B Arch programs are intense. You could probably double-major if you go into a 4-year pre-professional arch program, but if you eventually want to become licensed, you will need to complete a NAAB accredited M Arch. That’s probably the best route unless you’re 100% sure you want to become a licensed architect. You say that you will ‘most probably be taking architecture as a major’ and are in 11th grade, so you have plenty of time to research your alternatives. Good luck.</p>
<p>Though I am very interested in music too and I’m doing too good in drumming…But what is preventing me from doing major in music performance is the doubt that would my future’ll be secure… I believe I can do very well in drumming though…</p>
<p>But I am unsure about the success in future in this field.
Suppose if I get admission in Berklee College of Music, and I do a major in music performance (though getting in it is tough), then in that case would my future’ll be secure?
Suppose I make a Band there and It turns out to be good…
(As was the case with the great band -‘Dream Theater’ consisting of Mike Portnoy, the world’s most famous and successful drummer.)
Please guide me if such dubious situation comes in front…</p>
<p>I mean in the band ‘Dream Theater’, the three out of five members were a graduate from Berklee school of Music…The drummer Mike Portnoy was also among the three…
Please guide me in this matter…</p>
<p>Well, there’s always Nick Mason that studied architecture before turning on to drums for Pink Floyd (3 of the band’s members did study architecture in fact). In fact there are quite a few people who studied architecture before turning into music. </p>
<p>But reality is that music is a field that is far more competitive than architecture. A good architect can find a job and make a living without having to be a Starchitect. In music, skills generally are classified into 3 wide ranges, the ‘amateur / plays with friends’ range, the ‘good enough to teach music at the local academy or play in a club’ range, and ‘beyond’ range. Cracking the ‘beyond’ range is tricky and requires a solid education, talent, and connections in the industry. </p>
<p>Spend some time learning how the business of music works, and you will start seeing some answers from there.</p>
<p>Sir…what if I choose to do a ‘minor’ in music? Because I’m sure enough that I’ve to do a’major’ in Architecture… If later on after getting a B.Arch, would this minor in music would do any good?
please guide me through this…</p>
<p>A minor would be helpful to keep you playing. I don’t think Bill Bruford went to Berklee but that did not prevent him from being one of the best.</p>
<p>I would say go for a 4+2 program where there’s more electives and more time. A 5 year BArch is a bit too intense for most students, let alone those who want to pursue a minor. Also work out the logistics of practice, I kind of doubt they’d let you lug in a Tama set in a dorm… </p>
<p>Having said this, there’s an incredible synergy between music and architecture. My daughter seems to be using music (12+ years classical piano) as an inspiration quite often. </p>
<p>Find a 4+2 school with a good music program and you should be good to go.</p>
<p>If you can’t play drums like that, then focus all of your energies on Architecture because you’ll need every ounce to make it in that profession. Keep your Music as a hobby and release from when Architecture studies and career get the best of you.</p>
<p>The Music industry has become tainted by corporate greed and making headway in this era is likely to discourage you. Very few ever get to become a John Bonham.</p>
<p>A pre-professional degree is just as intense as a B.Arch . Figure the 4 years of a B.Arch are spent half as a junior and senior, and half as a grad student. BUT the first two years of a pre-pro degree, when your just a general student, are much easier, much like the first year of a B.Arch program.</p>
<p>Many MArch colleges won’t let you have dual majors, or even minors!</p>
<p>BUT, I do have a friend who has a bachelor’s in music performance, and a MArch. She just got licensed. The music degree is useful in so far as she’s had to tote a huge harp across the country…</p>
<p>I have another friend with a music performance degree. She’s never going to use it.
And finally, my brother-in-law has a music degree, but I think his is in music education. He’s a drummer for one of the USMC bands and a percussion instructor for said band.</p>
<p>Just saying I’m 1 for 3 knowing working musicians. But I’m ~400 for 450 for knowing working architects…</p>
<p>Oh, and to your original question RE AP classes:
neither music nor stats are required for a degree. Music theory MIGHT qualify for a gen ed at your college of choice.</p>
<p>If I had a wide selection and limited time, I’d rank AP classes like this:
Calc
Physics
English
History</p>
<p>Hard sciences</p>
<p>everything else.</p>
<p>Calc and Physics are required for the degree no matter the school.
English is required as a gen ed, no matter the school.
Hard sciences (Chem, Bio, etc) are usually gen ed requirements.
Everything else is either gen ed, or extra electives.</p>
<p>@toptobottom
John Bonham has been one of my greatest inspiration in drumming…I’ve watched the solo enormous times…And truthfully speaking I kind of mastered the Solo 2 months back…But still does it needs strong connections with musical industries for future success? I’m little dubious…</p>
<p>@kunalkaushik97: I’d take AP Music Theory (if you can still sign up for it). Here’s what you’d learn/be doing: </p>
<ol>
<li>Sight-Singing</li>
<li>Basic Written ‘Theory’ (scales, rhythms, chords, progressions)</li>
<li>Aural Dictations: Harmonic and Melodic</li>
<li>Realization of Figured Bass</li>
<li>Composition of Bass lines
etc. </li>
</ol>
<p>It would increase your music knowledge SO MUCH! Take it!</p>
but that did not prevent him from being one of the best.</p>
. Figure the 4 years of a B.Arch are spent half as a junior and senior, and half as a grad student. BUT the first two years of a pre-pro degree, when your just a general student, are much easier, much like the first year of a B.Arch program.</p>