<p>Hi, in reading stats for people accepted to the ivies, I see many musicians, but never any percussionists and surely no jazz drummers! Does anyone know a reason for that? Am I missing something here that everyone else knows? Are there any jazz drummers out there going to the ivies?!?!</p>
<p>I would say there must be, because most schools have jazz bands, and I know from experience that a jazz band is only as good as its drummer. If jazz drumming is something you could highlight in you application, it would probably make you stand out. I wrote about jazz saxophoning (is that a word?). Anything that can show the quirks of your personality will make you seem like a real person to the people reading apps and that is what you want.</p>
<p>Thanks for your view on that. It almost seems safer to pursue piano or something.</p>