OT-colleges

So my daughter is starting her senior year of high school and the decisions about college are needing made...just wondering if anyone has a fave college, or opinion on a college in Ohio.  She is probably going to major in Music/Art education.  I would like for it to be reasonable affordable - but am willing to research any suggestions. Currently she is looking at OU-Athens, Capital, maybe Wright State (but I can find NO evidence of a marching band - one of her joys).  She plays flute, and Ohio State's marching band is a brass band - so no help there...not that marching band makes or breaks it ya know. So, anyone??

Kent State has a good music/art program at least they did when I was there.  They also have a marching band. I started out at Kent State and really enjoyed my time there. From what I have heard they have done a lot to the campus to keep up with the times.  Good luck helping her make a decision. Hugs, Kim

Hmm, don't think Kent State is one we've considered...thank you!  I know there are plenty of schools we haven't thought of!

Our high school marching band director came from BOLWING GREEN.  I don't thing Wright State has marching band I think they might have a pep band for basketball but I'm not sure.  Good Luck,  Robin

bowling green is near me- so you could stop in for potty breaks and a cuppa joe! Otterbein has a wonderful music program- dunno about the marching band- my niece did beautifully in the singing aspect there.

Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio has an outstanding music program, art education program, and they just restarted their marching band after a many-year hiatus.  B-W has an extremely fine music conservatory with an extremely strong education program.  I can't speak to the affordability, as I attended B-W in the late 80's, when a college education was much more affordable.  They did offer pretty good financial aid when I attended, so depending on your situation that may make this an affordable choice.  Berea is a nice college town within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland.   Here's a link to B-W's website -> http://www.bw.edu/ In terms of other local colleges with music education programs, you may also want to check out Wooster, Cleveland State University, and Oberlin.  I don't know anything about their art education programs or whether they have marching bands, but all three offer a strong music education program. Good luck finding a college that's a good fit for your daughter!   Kellie

i forgot about BW--excellent place! and oberlin is a really wonderful place for any talented folk--but i don't remember there being a marching band....?

Thank you everyone!!  I will check each and everyone out!!  She is scheduled to attend a Capital and Columbus College of Art and Design on scheduled visitation days so far!!  I just hope the one she picks, is one we can afford!!