<p>How much time do you have to put into classes and practicing?
Im considering either going to Case and taking lesssons from CIM or going to JHU and Peabody if I can get in.
i play violin.</p>
<p>I know violin majors at both CIM and Peabody. Practicing 5 - 8 hours per day is not uncommon. Some attempt as little regularly as 3 hours. Much depends on the indivdual, their personal goals, their stamina, physical health (lack of tendonitis!), etc, etc. Amount of time spent on classes is also individual depending on interest, ability, etc.</p>
<p>The musical performance standards at Case are not as high as CIM, I suspect there’s considerably less practice going on. Also, the Case degree is a BA, not BM, requiring more academic classes. Case’s academic standards for admittance are not a pushover. I’d guess most Case music students enjoy an academic challenge and take their course work seriously. </p>
<p>Don’t know anything about JHU.</p>
<p>This link from Peabody is a must read for anybody contemplating a double major or dual degree. [Peabody</a> Institute - Conservatory Admissions: The Double Degree Dilemma](<a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/doubledegree]Peabody”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/doubledegree)</p>
<p>Part of your consideration needs to take into account your level of music dedication, your long term goals and aspirations. There is a difference between pursuing instrumental study (even at a high level) if the long term intent is vocational or avocational.</p>
<p>Performance BM’s are time intensive.</p>
<p>Some cross discipline degrees are more logistically and time intensive than others. Science, engineering, health, and education curriculum tend to be highly structured, and course sequenced, as is music education. Combining these with performance is doable, but not for everyone. Expect a four and half to six year committment, and the extra associated costs.</p>
<p>If you “Search this forum” for dual degrees, double majors you’ll find numerous past threads.</p>