<p>U of Michigan has both an excellent music school and the academic side, Bard has a highly regarded music school and academically is a well regarded LAC.</p>
<p>if he wants a real challenge, there are the famous “joint programs” like Harvard/NEC and Juilliard/Columbia, that are challenging to be in and incredibly a challenge to get into. </p>
<p>USC has a great music program and also has top academics.</p>