Should I submit a music supplement?

parentologist
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:58:17 +0000

Yes, you should submit a music supplement. However, make sure that it’s within the guidelines, in terms of length. I was told that the committee listened to my kid’s submission, which somehow I think was only 3 minutes long? Maybe I’m not remembering correctly. But I am sure they wouldn’t have listened to 10 min of music! Also, I know that you don’t intend to pursue music in college, but are you interested in playing in chamber music ensembles? Do you have the ability to play keyboard in a pit orchestra, or for a jazz ensemble? Colleges that don’t have conservatories or schools of music, and that don’t offer performance majors, still have need of musicians on campus for ensembles and shows, so unless you have absolutely no interest in playing music in college whatsoever, you should leave open that possibility on your application. Colleges may ask what activities outside the classroom that you are interested in, and may factor this into admissions.