<p>^Good points, musicamusica. So allow me to clarify. </p>
<p>My son is confident that he is needed and desired at both schools – great stage time & work opportunities at both. Good success of recent graduates at both, though the big name likely has more “success.” Good opera directors at both. Average strength of the market in both communities (son would likely move after grad school).</p>
<p>Basically, he’s considered the big pieces. For him, between these two, it basically comes down to money versus big name.</p>
<p>Opinions?</p>