<p>Too vague a question - it depends entirely on the level at which the musician plays. If we’re talking Midori, I’m fairly certain her music career by age 18 would get her noticed at just about any of the Ivies and, assuming she had a decent GPA and SAT, she’d be in. If we’re talking about being first chair in the Podunk High School Wind Ensemble (which we are in most cases on this board, let’s face it), then APs are clearly more important (assuming one did well in them).</p>