Should I submit an artistic supplement?

jameshawkings
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:21:05 +0000

Hey folks! I am a clarinet player from Texas submitting applications to various colleges and universities. I was principal chair of my intensive at Interlochen and was first chair E-Flat Clarinet at TMEA All-State in 2023. I have had lessons with many high-level professors, one of whom told me that I would easily get into a specific, moderately prestigious school of music.

I have, however, recently become worried that my clarinet playing will not be up to snuff. I have not been taking lessons lately (long story), I didn’t qualify for several competitions this last year (some of which should have been an easy admission) and I haven’t been practicing as much as I did junior year since I decided not to go into music. I have no idea what to do, especially because music is a major part (indeed, the main part) of my application. I have two pieces that are in good enough shape to be able to play for this (Osborne Rhapsody and Stravinsky Three Pieces).

The places I’m considering submitting are
Macalester
Richmond
Wesleyan
Colby
Grinnell
Middlebury (unsure if I’ll apply here)

I have an Instagram page that showcases my playing ability that I can send to anyone who DM’s me. I can also send any auditions I have, but I’m not going to post it on this thread. TIA:)