<p>Like NYCM and thumper1, I know several violin students who have persued music at Yale. They were national competition winners and finalists as well as brilliant students. They all studied with Yale profs - not grad students. They choose Yale over Juilliard because of their broad academic interests and desire for a “real” college experience. These students were stand outs on a number of levels - much more than just “very good”.</p>
<p>Yale also has a 3-year Certificate in Performance program through the School of Music. I believe this is a “non-degree” like an Artist’s Diploma available at some conservatories and schools. It would be available to undergraduate age students - but wouldn’t lead to a BM. Don’t know anything else about it other than that admission is extremely select. Maybe that route is of interest to someone out there. If anyone knows anything about the program, please post.</p>