Yep; no such thing as a free ride. They pay but the kids earn it..every penny. Two a day practices; working all summer and holidays and all this while attending classes. Thats why I love those who droll at the scholorship meetings; they don't realise what they are getting their kids into sometimes. I am told Bassoon and Oboes are the ticket for scholorship money. The easiest scholorship is academic then use your talents for some cash. The admissions directors love that because the Music or Sports guys don't have to take the money out of their budget. Is that correct the way you see it? I got a business degree; I slept through four years.