Thanks, didn’t think about that! Will ask faculty about that as I visit schools 
I do like the look of the collaboration among disciplines at UC San Diego, but am a little wary that they don’t seem to offer a MM degree and that I can’t find anything about an opera program. Do you know if they do any full-scale productions there, or where I could find that info? From what my voice teacher has said, I should really aim primarily for a good opera program with chances for roles so that I can start building up my resume and get as much experience as possible. I’m afraid that if I don’t then I’ll no longer be able to compete with all the other sopranos out there who are doing those things. On the other hand, my comp professors have told me repeatedly that it’s possible to write without a degree - though I’m certainly not discounting the wealth of instruction that comes from having one! It just seems more possible than opera to keep up independently…is that true, or is there no hope without a degree? I don’t want to pigeon-hole myself into a highly specific niche or close any doors unnecessarily…