Generally students choose a double degree for one of three reasons: 1) their parents insist; 2) they feel if this doesn’t work out I can always do that; and 3) the liberal arts and a balanced education are very important to them. Remember a degree is a degree. If you are academically inclined, a university rather than a conservatory is a terrific option for you because of the choice of non-arts classes. But also know that you can take a challenging course load while in a BFA/BM program, if you want to take the initiative.