Music for non-majors

dynam0
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:56:26 +0000

Ok so as a current Rice student, I can give you a bit of info.

You can definitely play in the undergrad orchestra, which is run through the Sheperd School, just for fun. I know a couple of people who do that. There are usually weekly rehearsals, and all in all it seems to be pretty legit.

You can also take private lessons from music professors if you want. I’ve never talked to anyone who’s done that, but I’m pretty sure it’s still an option. Also, as far as chamber wind ensembles, I don’t know if there’s any structured way of playing in one, but I’m sure it’s possible, especially if you were in the undergrad orchestra and met other wind players.

Ok those two are through the music school. You can also join the Mob (Rice’s band), which has a large wind section, and is mostly just people having fun supporting Rice athletics. Finally, there are occasionally musicals put on by different colleges, requiring student musicians to play ensemble parts.

Hope that helps!!