<p>If I am doing a visual arts and music supplement(s), do I have to get recommendations from both art and music teachers?</p>
<p>I didn't. Or, actually, my art prof sent one to one of my schools, but I had it sent there only because she is an alumnae.</p>
<p>so do you always have to use the common app arts supplement form or can you just do a recording and do a music resume thing?</p>
<p>I have to do a visual arts supplement too...but my general application letter of rec is from my art teacher, do I need to have him send it again for the arts supplement?</p>
<p>Flynn: Did he already send it? If not, why doesn't he include a little bit about you as an artist? If he has sent it already, I don't think you should have him send anything else. I think that that might look odd. Besides, clearly he thinks a lot about you if he wrote your rec. I would assume that the adcom would see that he is your art prof and believe that you chose him to write it because you have spent a lot of time working with him. Also, if for some reason they want more info, they should have his contact info from the rec sheet.</p>
<p>bob, you should check the individual college's websites and follow their instructions. Some have very specific requirements about what you should or shouldn't submit, e.g., recommendations, number of slides, format, timing.</p>
<p>You should definitely submit two separate supplements as they will be evaluated by the respective art and music departments.</p>
<p>I'd like to suggest that you put together an arts package -- in the OPs case two packages, one for art, one for music. This is especially effective if you are applying to smaller or more selective colleges.</p>
<p>The arts package should include your slides or tape; a resume that lists your art related classes, grades, scores, accomplishments, performances, awards; a recommendation from an instructor or mentor; your essay on "what EC is most important to me?"; a limited (very limited, two maximum) media articles about your achievements; a personal statement.</p>
<p>flynn, unless you are applying to an artschool, both of your main recommendations should be from a teacher in an academic area, not art. You could certainly use your art teacher,s recommendation as a supplement, but colleges generally like two letters from teachers in disciplines like English, Math, Science, History.</p>