<p>I do not necessarily want to pursue music as a degree, rather science. With that being said I know that I will be very frustrated in an orchestra or chamber music ensemble that is not fairly high level. This is why certain schools, like Yale are so appealing. I can play with high level musicians but not be locked into a conservatory type situation like at Northwestern or Rice. These programs are training grounds to become a professional musician. So , what I’m looking for is very high level music where I don’t have to be locked into a B.M.</p>