<p>I looked at the Vanderbilt site and can honestly say I don’t know the percussion staff. They could be really good. I’m in the same situation. My son will audition in 2 years for programs. The programs on the list as of right now that he and his teacher(college professor of a 2 yr program) have selected are Eastman, Manhattan, Cleveland Institute, Curtis (if a spot is available) and Ithaca. My son is also interested in Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and Kent State.</p>