<p>I love music, and I have played the piano for my whole life. Although I am going into engineering in college, I would love to participate in music during the four years. Any ideas what it is like in Rice? Do I have to major/minor in music to have a recital/take private lessons/join an orchestra?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Can a music beginner take music classes? Are there opportunities to learn about music even if one isn’t enrolled in the school of music?</p>
<p>Information about non-music major classes and opportunities are here. [Shepherd</a> School of Music - Rice University](<a href=“http://music.rice.edu/undergraduate/nonmajor.shtml]Shepherd”>http://music.rice.edu/undergraduate/nonmajor.shtml) There is quite a lot you can participate in as a nonmajor. You can also be part of the MOB - there is even a strings section 
[The</a> MOB • Rice University’s Marching Owl Band](<a href=“http://mob.rice.edu/]The”>http://mob.rice.edu/)</p>
<p>This thread also has some helpful info on the subject: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/1113481-music-non-majors.html?highlight=non+major[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/1113481-music-non-majors.html?highlight=non+major</a></p>
<p>The Rice Chorale is another opportunity for singers, even if your’e not a music major. It requires an audition and meets twice a week for one credit hour.</p>
<p>My daughter has been singing with the Rice Chorale for the past couple of years and loves it. (She’s an engineering student.) She didn’t have to audition. It’s been a great experience for her. She has glowing things to say about the choral director.</p>