<p>A minor would be helpful to keep you playing. I don’t think Bill Bruford went to Berklee 
but that did not prevent him from being one of the best.</p>
<p>I would say go for a 4+2 program where there’s more electives and more time. A 5 year BArch is a bit too intense for most students, let alone those who want to pursue a minor. Also work out the logistics of practice, I kind of doubt they’d let you lug in a Tama set in a dorm… </p>
<p>Having said this, there’s an incredible synergy between music and architecture. My daughter seems to be using music (12+ years classical piano) as an inspiration quite often. </p>
<p>Find a 4+2 school with a good music program and you should be good to go.</p>