I'm passionate about both music and technology. Are there any colleges that offer strong programs integrating music production and audio engineering? I'm looking for a place where I can pursue both interests effectively.
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Your interests lie at the nexus of art and technology, which is a unique and fascinating area to explore. There are institutions that offer specialized programs combining music and engineering.
1. University of Miami's Frost School of Music offers a Music Engineering Technology program which combines courses in music engineering, music business, and traditional music training. It's one of the oldest and most reputable programs of its kind.
2. Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, has a Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) major. Although it's not strictly an engineering program, it does offer a combination of technology and artistic training.
3. Georgia Tech offers a B.S. in Music Technology which allows you to study both engineering and music. Students in the program can take classes in subjects like Acoustics, Computer Music, and Music Technology.
4. University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music offers a Music Production degree, where you will take courses both in music and the technical aspects of production.
5. Carnegie Mellon University offers a Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology degree. This is an interdisciplinary program offered through three departments: the School of Music, the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Additionally, as always, you'll want to consider the overall fit of each school - its location, size, culture, availability of extracurricular activities that interest you, and so on. Best of luck in your search!
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