I am a student interested in mechanical engineering, but my real passion is playing jazz saxophone. What measures does Johns Hopkins have for non music / peabody students to receive lessons, theory classes, improv classes, etc. ? Would there be enough time in an engineering schedule to take these types of classes or is the curriculum too rigorous to allow this much dedication?
Hopkins has a few options for students interested in music.
Check this link out for opportunities for Hopkins students at Peabody: http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/homewood/
Some of these courses can be applied to your humanities distribution for your engineering degree - especially if you pursue a music minor.
Hopkins also offers a dual degree programs between KSAS or WSE and Peabody. This program is generally very difficult and i don’t recommend it, but I’ve known students who’ve gone through it.
http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/academicaffairs/bm/doubledegree.html?_ga=2.75388242.1712351101.1501438628-343279495.1490732179
There are also student groups like Hopkins United for Music and other organizations like the wind ensemble which could let you pursue music more casually.
My son is a ChemBE major and plays in the Hopkins Jazz Band. There were tryouts- they practice once a week in the evening and have a few concerts each year. Hope this helps!