If the class schedule can’t fit in the school orchestra, then there’s nothing you can do. My son took school orchestra all 4 years because it has been part of him. His orchestra experience made him grow from a kept-to-self shy kid to a true leader. He has friends (in other states) who are accepted to great conservatories with 1-2 years school orchestra, also knows homeschooled kids (no school orchestra) attending great conservatories. From what we know, not able to stay in school orchestra does not rule one out from being considered for music major.
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