<p>If you are a sophomore, it doesn’t have to be “time to plan *(your) future.” A lot can happen in the next 2 1./2 years. if you do what you enjoy, and work hard, you will have lots of options. And if you love music, by all means learn different instruments and keep practicing and playing. You may end up auditioning on one, so keep that in mind, though a BA in music (as opposed to BM) may not require one. </p>
<p>If music ends up being your field, you may get a BA, BM, major in music ed, do a double major or double degree or minor in music. Here is a good essay on the study of music: <a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html</a></p>
<p>Enjoy high school, keep your options open as long as you can, and don’t stress too much about the future. There are lots of ways to get to where you end up wanting to go in terms of school and jobs, and you don’t have to decide just yet!</p>