Brewmaster10 and Fummer13, thanks to you too for the very helpful and encouraging posts. The fact you shared your specific admission and college experiences with so much detail made them especially helpful, and I appreciate you taking time to share them. Without knowing my D’s path yet, it nonetheless makes me excited for her that she could consider things like you’ve done - playing in a college orchestra, exploring a minor in music even if decides ultimately not right for her - in connection with deciding on a good college fit. I am glad admissions don’t necessarily see playing an instrument as kind of “all of nothing” in terms of what a non-music major might still contribute to a campus. Thanks for the insight and assurance on that, it helps a lot. All the very best to you both.