<p>Oberlin makes the double degree a little easier in that respect by having four different ensembles that can be used to satisfy the Large Ensemble requirement. Orchestra has the classic MWF 2:30-4:30 time slot, Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble meet at that same time on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus from 7:30-9:30 on Monday evenings, and Contemporary Music Ensemble rehearses MWF from 1:00-2:30. If there is a course in another major that you simply must take during one of those times, it is usually possible to arrange to be in one of the other ensembles for that semester. There are even more options in terms of groups and rehearsal times that allow a student to meet their Small Ensemble requirements.</p>
<p>As edad points out, there are a few applied music teachers there who are not thrilled at having their students in the double degree program. That is a good thing to ask about when teacher-shopping there.</p>