<p>I think one of the major issues here, Lencia, is that you seem to someone with a multitude of many musical interests that you wish to pursue. Your previous experience has brought you a large mix of multi-disciplinary hobbies regarding music.</p>
<p>You are interested in film scoring, audio recording/editing/engineering, composition, singing/performance, and working with extended multimedia.</p>
<p>However, the comments you are receiving here questioning whether you are aware of what these programs are about, have been made because the programs you are talking of applying to are very SINGLE-disciplinary - they are VERY focused and demand complete dedication and 110% of the student’s attention to that field and that field only. For example, NEC and Peabody offer a very straight-up hardcore conservatory lifestyle that you will have to commit to. Similarly, by studying “recording arts” (I’m not quite sure what this program is about, as I haven’t read up on their website) at Indiana, you might find that you will be spending all your time doing very technical audio engineering stuff like equalizing and mixing recordings of live concerts and studio sessions, that your creative side might feel hindered by the lack of attention directed to the actual music making part of the curriculum.</p>
<p>Maybe you might be a better fit looking at a general B.A. program that gives you more freedom to design your own curriculum and pursue multiple interests?</p>
<p>Just a few snacks for thought.</p>