My daughter is a talented percussion student who wishes to major in instrumental performance at a liberal arts college not in but not extremely far from NYC, where we live. We're thinking of applying to Oberlin, Bard, Skidmore and Ithaca, though we know nothing specific about the strength of the percussion departments at any these. Wesleyan seems to have a very interesting music department, though it may be a a bit of reach academically. (She's got 33 ACTs and about 3.8 GPA, plus very many performance credits at NYC venues with her well-respected youth program.) Visited UMich and she didn't like the overwhelming size and sports emphasis. Haven't heard anything about Vassar's music program -- maybe too hot for access at this point, from what people are telling me. She's a very arty, borderline hipster, highly social kid. Would appreciate any suggestions for schools with excellent percussion teachers.
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