<p>What kind of opportunities does Oberlin have for non-music majors? I am looking into the double degree program, but I am not sure if I want to pursue the degree.
Thanks!</p>
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<p>a non-music major can take courses in the conservatory, including lessons, and audition for ensembles; the practice rooms are open to all students. There are also ensembles for non-conservatory students. Here is the link to the catalog's description of the music major in the college -- a BA program.
Program:</a> Music Program - Oberlin College - acalog ACMS™</p>
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<p>Also see this post on the student blog site (which is also accessible from the Oberlin admissions website):
Oberlin</a> - Obie Blogs</p>
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<p>It depends somewhat on what type of music you're looking into. As a woodwind player, I can take lessons for free (by audition and with credit) or for $7.50 a lesson (by self arrangement) and audition for college community winds. Same for classical string players and classical vocalists, though with different ensembles and probably more vocal options. If you're really good you could try out for conservatory ensembles, though they are more intense. Sometimes students organize their own groups too, especially for student bands. I feel like the conservatory both expands and limits for non music majors. Certain opportunities are taken up by con students and it is difficult if you want to be extremely serious and have a larger variety of experiences. However, there are so many concerts, the music library, etc. which are great. As for double degree, what I can say is that it is very intense, so it might be good to see how your first semester/year goes, especially because your interests can shift somewhat.</p>
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