Top Liberal Arts College Decision !

IBviolamom
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:25:08 +0000

Congratulations on your acceptance to these wonderful schools. I agree that it would be helpful if you would add more information about what you are looking for in a college environment so that we can better answer your question.

You did not make it clear exactly how you would like to be involved in music in college. I have heard what others above have said about Oberlin having limited opportunities for students who are not music majors. We visited Kenyon and while it is beautiful, it was just too isolated.

The only school with which I have direct experience is Mac, as my daughter is a first year student there. This is what I can tell you about it as far as music goes. My daughter plays an instrument and sings, and has found a few ways to make music a part of her life even though she is not pursuing music academically. She participates in the chorale, and next year will take part in the advanced choir which has many performances aside from the ones on campus, including in the local area and during the tours they do during winter and spring breaks. She could not join the orchestra because, unfortunately, they rehearse at the same time as the chorale. However, she and some other students assembled a chamber group on their own and they get together once a week to play. In addition, practice rooms always seem to be available and she has been teaching herself piano, sometimes with the help of friends. There are frequent performances to attend on campus as well. She took a music class with a phenomenal professor. She is also taking voice lessons with a faculty member. So there are plenty of opportunities to participate in music there. And the location can’t be beat if you can handle the cold.

Best of luck whatever you decide!