<p>I've been playing cello since fourth grade: private lessons, youth orchestras, all-states, principal of my school and of districts. My grades are just decent, nothing compared to what I have accomplished on cello. However, I don't wish to major in music, but still want all the work I have done with the cello to contribute to my college admissions and to possibly get a scholarship. Does anyone know of any schools that would do this? This being to possibly give a scholarship to play in the orchestra but not force me to major. Thanks!</p>
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<p>One school you might want to consider is the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. My niece (who is an English major) received a $10K per year talent scholarship that requires her only to participate in one “music event” each semester. (Her talent is singing.) She can choose from a variety of a capella groups, choirs, ensembles, and even musicals.</p>
<p>Look into Skidmore. They have the Filene Music Scholarship there. Students from all majors can play in their orchestra and there are a LOT of chamber music opportunities as well.</p>
<p>i think Auburn gives scholarships to musicians who minor in music. Would you minor in it?</p>
<p>You can apply for private scholarships (not necessarily offered by schools) that are centered around music or extracurricular activities. [Music</a> Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.musicscholarships.us/]Music”>http://www.musicscholarships.us/) is a good source of scholarships specifically for musicians. </p>
<p>For scholarships centered around your music as an extracurricular activity, check out programs like the [Discus</a> Awards](<a href=“HugeDomains.com”>HugeDomains.com) or [A</a> GPA Isn’t Everything](<a href=“Appily”>Appily).</p>
<p>All the LACs that my D applied to allowed a music supplement to her application in which she submitted a recording. No merit aid but I suspect helped her gain admission to the “meets all demonstrated financial need without loans” schools.</p>