<p>Passion in music is really not all that unusual for MIT applicants. All stereotypes you may have heard aside, MIT students are often quite involved in activities which are not math or science related. Extracurriculars in music are not any "better" or any "worse" than extracurriculars in science or math.</p>
<p>The more relevant point is that MIT admissions is not done by major or school (and even students who major in humanities or arts fields have to take the science intensive general</a> requirements), so you'll have to demonstrate a passion for and talent in science, even if you plan to major in music.</p>