I'm super into music and trying to figure out which liberal arts colleges have the best programs for this. Looking for a school with great faculty and performance opportunities. Anyone know where music truly thrives in a liberal arts setting?
Sure, several liberal arts colleges are well known for their strong music programs and offer rich and diverse opportunities for students passionate about music.
1. Oberlin College: Oberlin College in Ohio houses the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, one of the best conservatories in the country. Plus, it allows students to pursue degrees in both the Conservatory and the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Lawrence University: Lawrence University in Wisconsin also boasts a conservatory of music. The conservatory provides a strong music program while also allowing students to engage in a broad liberal arts education.
3. Bard College: In New York, Bard College's music program is known for its creative and intellectual depth, as well as the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
4. Wesleyan University: It's also notable for its world music program, especially for folks interested in non-Western musical traditions.
5. Williams College: The music department at this Massachusetts school offers a wide range of courses in various music disciplines and a variety of ensemble opportunities.
It's also worth noting that many liberal arts colleges, even if they don't have conservatories, still offer music majors and lots of performance opportunities through different ensembles, individual lessons, etc. So if you find another liberal arts college that you love for different reasons, there could still be opportunities there for you to continue and expand your music studies.
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