<p>I won’t disagree with Georgia Girl’s comment that there is more info on east of the Mississippi programs than on “the other side” on the music major forum.</p>
<p>Thorton is a “name brand” nationally, and deserves a hard look for anyone looking at the nation’s “top” programs. </p>
<p>raddad, your cross post in the music major forum is a welcome addition. Any additional info you may have on other west coast music programs would serve to fill in some gaps.</p>