Use a college search engine to explore performing arts colleges. Such search engines as Campus Explorer, College Bound or College Search help find options to further explore. Narrow your search by music, dramatic arts or any other relevant fields to find schools that offer such programs. You can then use the Web sites for these schools to further explore what the programs offer or the necessary qualifications.
Visit a guidance counselor at your school to discuss your post-high school options. Guidance counselors have a variety of resources for schools in your state or around the country that offer performing arts programs. Inquire with your high school music or drama teachers about schools that are respected in their industry.
Speak with industry professionals. If you have a performing arts mentor or an artist you admire, ask them what college or school they attended or research their history. You can then search for these schools online to find their Web sites to further explore the programs.