<p>The three you name are the among toughest admits audition wise for even the most talented. Additionally the parameters of the the cross registration at the named academic institutions requires dual acceptance, and these are among the top academic institutions with historically low admit rates and extraordinary applicant pools. These combined programs typically admit 5-12 a year, and each has its benefits, drawbacks, nuances, and logistical issues.</p>
<p>Without knowing your level of talent musically and academically, these may or may not be under your consideration.</p>
<p>Start from the beginning. Read the thread here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/258796-so-you-want-music-major-one-familys-experience.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/258796-so-you-want-music-major-one-familys-experience.html</a> </p>
<p>Detailing your training, experiences musically, as well as your academic stats can help others to suggest potential programs that might work. Environment, school size, location, financial factors are important considerations.</p>
<p>Hopkins/Peabody, Rice, Oberlin, Rochester/Eastman among others are typically among the list in compiling top musical training and high level academics.</p>
<p>I won’t speak to the strength of vocal programs or studios/teachers, as there are others far more qualified and experienced.</p>
<p>Some past vocal threads:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/479642-schools-vocal-performance-where-apply.html?highlight=vocal[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/479642-schools-vocal-performance-where-apply.html?highlight=vocal</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/226214-good-schools-vocal-performance.html?highlight=vocal[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/226214-good-schools-vocal-performance.html?highlight=vocal</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/331355-more-choices-vocal-performance.html?highlight=vocal[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/331355-more-choices-vocal-performance.html?highlight=vocal</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/379427-vocal-performance-majors-soprano-advice.html?highlight=vocal[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/379427-vocal-performance-majors-soprano-advice.html?highlight=vocal</a></p>
<p>There’s plenty of places to look and much info is here. Most are happy to help.</p>