Looks like a great match for Columbia- they like music, have music theory as part of the core curriculum, and offer cross registration opportunities with Manhattan School of Music and Julliard. Someone I know with a similar profile to your son was admitted ED this year. Harvard and Tufts I believe have cross registration opportunities and Boston has an excellent music scene. I would also look at Vanderbilt, which has merit scholarships. Easier options with merit scholarships, such as, Holy Cross and Lafayette, would be worth a look.
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