I know of numerous other double-major Rice grads from the early Shep days. Perhaps there is something about specific 'conservatory' programs?? IDK. Wasn't there a football player who was part of Shep?

I don't know if Chuck has specifically said so, but I think Grungy has that participation by them is more than discouraged... and I'd defer absolutely to them. I'm surprised though that we don't have more casual players... guys who played in the band in high school and had fun, but don't want to make a career out of it. It may not be the case anymore, but there was a time when being in the band caused GPA troubles for some elite academs who were only 'fun time' musicians... which may mean we aren't admitting that many anymore.