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America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Composition

This is the fourth post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs," focusing on programs in music composition. The post highlights programs at the New England Conservatory, Julliard, Curtis Institute of Music, USC’s Thornton School of Music, University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, and Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Performance: Instrumental and Vocal

This is the third post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Program," focusing on programs in music performance, whether vocal or instrumental. The post highlights programs at The Julliard School, Berklee College of Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music (for jazz), and The New School’s Mannes School of Music and School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: What To Consider When Applying to Undergraduate Music Programs

This is the second post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." For students considering music performance or composition, read about the differences between an education at a conservatory versus a university. Consider your goals and preferences, as well as the personality and culture of different programs.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: An Introduction to the Series

This is the first post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." The series will provide an overview of features that differentiate music programs, discuss whether a conservatory or university is right for you, dive into the variety of art programs around the country, and discuss the admissions process.

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