<p>Agree with all of the above, ie, some form of repeated experience with an audition process throughout high school helps to condition the student so that they don’t get too anxious about auditioning. You really need to be comfortable auditioning before judges prior to those college auditions as they are indeed the crucial aspect of your application. Plus, it was our experience that most of the application forms asked what your ensemble experience was and to list same. Most of the programs my S applied to required participation in choir ensembles at the school and I think they like to see that you have done that extensively over time. Plus it’s fun.</p>