How advanced should supplementary materials be?

monkeycloud
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:50:14 +0000

I’m thinking about sending in some of my music samples (viola and/or piano performance) as part of my application when the time comes to apply for colleges (looking into HYPS, etc). How advanced of technique should I have in these areas so that they help me instead of hurt my chances? I will have been playing for several years but I’m not sure if I will be good enough, or what they think will be good enough. Anyone have any suggestions or are there levels of music you should have at least reached by then? As in, I wouldn’t want to be mistaken and think I’m really good when I’m not in their opinion. Thanks!