What are the colleges in the US with the best music programs?

Question:I play trumpet guitar and piano, and I sing, and I really want a career in music, but I'm not sure what college to go to. I want a regular college life (with football games and sororities and such) but I want it to be known for their music programs. What are some of the colleges in the US (preferably ones near the west coast) that have a remarkable music program?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I play trumpet guitar and piano, and I sing, and I really want a career in music, but I'm not sure what college to go to. I want a regular college life (with football games and sororities and such) but I want it to be known for their music programs. What are some of the colleges in the US (preferably ones near the west coast) that have a remarkable music program?

I know University of Southern California (USC) has a great music program, and you can enjoy a normal college life.

Easy.. Berkley College, California best around for Music Colleges

Berklee

The website below gives you a list of accredited music schools across the country along with links and short descriptions.

http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/

Take a look at Arizona State University. They have a very fine college of music. Good Luck!