We have some background here in terms of being admitted to UW, being rejected from UW, etc. University of WA is very competitive these days so unless he is admitted because he has the music skills they want it might be difficult. We have 2 who were admitted but they had a lot more AP credit and SAT commendation and diversity. One was rejected for grad college before they even read all of his reference letters because his #'s probably werent high enough. Your son sounds like a really gifted musician and will find the right spot. Just bear in mind that UW seems to only want the local students that are incredible (per their very specific defintion) otherwise they have a high % of international students. Read the seattle times articles regarding this. I would definitely apply broadly - multiple colleges in Washington. Fingers crossed that he gets in! 
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