<p>Another California parent weighing in. Oberlin is very easy to get to. Continental flies non-stop which is makes it about a 4-5 hour trip. Daughter is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences and although she is not a music major (but a musician) she is taking private piano lessons (as one of her classes for credit) from a conservatory student which is such a gift to study from such unbelievable talent. And the music concerts this year have been equally unbelievable. Non conservatory students can definitely access and participate with music at all levels. As college choices are all about fit and match, your daughter should try and visit both schools.</p>