Prospective music ed major without stellar talent looking for LAC

[fiftyfifty1]

I am familiar with both Lawrence and St.Olaf. They are both great choices and I think you will get into both, and you not being a “tippy top” music talent will not stand in your way.

The Upper Midwest has a number of excellent LACs in general, and excellent LACs for Music and Music Education in particular. An added benefit is that COA is often significantly lower than for schools on the coasts.

Best Wishes!!

ETA: are you also open to BAs as long as the program is strong, or does it have to be a BM for some reason?

Also, this thread might be of interest:

Liberal arts colleges with strong music dept

I’m looking for a list or your ideas on great liberal arts schools with strong music departments but not the full conservatory experience. Looking to take the BA route as opposed to a BM but still wanting lessons and performance opportunities. Also want to leave the door open for an MM down the road.