non-music major opportunities

estargrl88
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:33:07 +0000

It depends somewhat on what type of music you’re looking into. As a woodwind player, I can take lessons for free (by audition and with credit) or for $7.50 a lesson (by self arrangement) and audition for college community winds. Same for classical string players and classical vocalists, though with different ensembles and probably more vocal options. If you’re really good you could try out for conservatory ensembles, though they are more intense. Sometimes students organize their own groups too, especially for student bands. I feel like the conservatory both expands and limits for non music majors. Certain opportunities are taken up by con students and it is difficult if you want to be extremely serious and have a larger variety of experiences. However, there are so many concerts, the music library, etc. which are great. As for double degree, what I can say is that it is very intense, so it might be good to see how your first semester/year goes, especially because your interests can shift somewhat.