Medical schools and music...

Hi, I was wondering which universities had the best music departments, in particular the high-ranking ones?
I am hoping to study medicine, but as music is a big part of my life, one of my prerequisites for university is good music facilities.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thank you
Eliane

Reply 1

Helenia

I'm not sure about the department itself, but Cambridge has a LOT of facilities and opportunities for musicians. I would say "for musicians of all standards" but in reality that's not true - you have to be good to get involved in most things (I had grade 7 on the cello and wasn't even good enough for my college orchestra, though I did admittedly go to a very musical college). There are 3 major university orchestras (CUSO and CUMS 1&2), most colleges have chapel choirs, and there are lots of opportunities for opera/musical theatre/recitals/chamber music if you're dedicated to it. But I suspect Cambridge is not alone in this...