Transferring into music....

Are you still interested in computer science? Carnegie Mellon is a top school in CS so it makes sense to attend. It seems there is a range of options for doing music there. But CS and music are both intensive majors with sequential classes that begin with foundational courses. For that reason I think a double degree in 5 years might serve you better than a double major. Or do lessons and performance as extracurriculars. It sounds like you have more experience with singing than composition so maybe go with that. You say you want anything musi-related and may feel that composition means easier entry. Believe me composition is extremely competitive. Generally student composers have a drive,specifically, to compose. Lessons and summer programs build experience over a period of years. As you know, there can be considerable intersection between CS and music technology, as part of the composition field, sound art, electroacoustic work, computer music, and studio production.

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