Are music competitions necessary?

jeannemar
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:03:09 +0000

The college is going to look at your talent, your experience, your awards and your academic record. The relative importance of each area depends on the school. As stated above, entering competitions can be valuable experience in both the audition process and acquiring musical skills. And a successful outcome gives you another line on your resume, as you can state that you were in All-State or won a solo competition. If you do not have the opportunity or choose not to participate in any competitions, you lose these benefits and will have to rely more on the strength of your audition to demonstrate your talent and musicianship.