I play classical double bass, and I'm hoping to get a gig playing in an orchestra and postsecondary teaching. I love playing a lot of solo music, and dig playing chamber and baroque music too. music school's a weird creature. I've seen a lot of talented people give up because they aren't willing to deal with the bullshit involved. It definitely tests your love of the craft by putting a lot of barriers in your way. Some people hate it and quit, some people (like me) survive, and some people thrive in it. I don't know if I'd recommend it to everyone.
I know what you mean about music school being an acquired taste. Almost majored in music in college, but I decided I didn't want to turn music into a chore rather than a passion. Like I said, still don't know if I made the right choice. A friend of mine went to Peabody for a secondary music degree, now he teaches a few college courses and heads up an experimental program. He loves every minute of it. Classical double bass is a BEAST. Good on you for pulling it off!