<p>Say I wanted to take up an instrument.. Of course I'd have to pay for a course.. But just like they would expect you to know basic trig/arithmetic/algebra for college math, would they expect you to know some music, or start from the beginning?</p>
<p>I'm sure they would accomodate you- but I wouldn't count on being in the spotlight per se. An alumni of Hamilton College told me that she tried out for the chorus her senior year and was allowed in...but she was placed in the back of the group while rehearsing/performing.</p>
<p>I know people who've taken beginning instrument classes in college. It depends on what's offered and what the requirements are.</p>
<p>I'm not interested in the spotlight. It's a bonus, but not important to me. Just want to learn something:D Chorus would be the easiest I suppose.. Except that I'm monotonous, at least a couple years ago (I've tried to fix it xD)</p>
<p>Northstar, are "extracurriculars", nonessential classes for personal enrichment going to go on the transcript?</p>
<p>All classes go on one's transcript. I doubt that taking beginning instrument classes will count against you, however, if you're applying to grad school unless you apply to grad school as a music major. Grad and professional schools would be more interested in your grads in your truly academic classes.</p>
<p>You also might be able to take your music class pass fail.</p>
<p>pass fail?</p>