<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>So I had a question about the optional Arts Supplement that I hoped you guys could help me with :). I've been taking piano and violin for like 7 years now, and while I don't have any super amazing state awards, I have a few small ones and have been in a youth symphony for 5 years. </p>
<p>Should I submit an Arts Supplement if I'm not Conservatory/gifted yo yo ma level talent, but just sufficient? Also, neither of my songs would be up to 10 minutes so should I submit both instruments together?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>My D submitted an Arts supplement to Pomona but she had plenty of studio art awards, including having her art pieces displayed in a museum for several months. She provided all documentary evidence of all of her art awards to Pomona. Methinks you really need artistic talent that has earned you praise and awards (with evidence) to consider doing an art supplement. If you don’t submit an art supplement, no biggie… it won’t hurt your chance of getting in assuming you meet other core requirements. Of course my D is a happy Pomona '14 freshman…</p>
<p>My D also submitted an arts supplement in instrumental music. There was never a question about whether she was going to submit one or not because music is one of the things that defines her. To understand her is to hear her music. Just the fact that you are questioning whether to submit or not, may be an answer on to itself. My D is also a VERY happy freshman at Pomona.</p>
<p>Its hilarious how every Pomona thread turns into a my-child-is-amazing thread.</p>
<p>Do whatever feels best to you. I have a good friend who had a VERY similar situation to you (violin and piano, many years, youth symphony, etc.) who submitted an arts supplement and was admitted. He is not a music major, and is not conservatory-level either. </p>
<p>On the other hand, I’ve played violin for more than twice the amount of time he has (15 years), been concertmaster of one of the top youth orchestras in my state, played in several competitions, and did not submit a supplement because I wasn’t going to end up in music.</p>
<p>My point is do whatever you would feel most confident doing. I don’t think it can hurt you. I didn’t do one merely because I wasn’t going to major in music, but like my friend, if you feel like submitting one, go ahead and do it anyways.</p>
<p>I sat through the info session where they stated that if you spent a lot of your ec time in music, the arts supplement was a great way to give greater explanation and verification to a laundry list of music ec’s. Along with your cd they ask you to also submit a music resume. This is where you can go into detail with a sentence describing the nature of your involvement in some of the organizations in which you participate. Let them know if you intend to continue any of these activities in college. Colleges want talented kids who will contribute their talents to the school’s organizations.</p>
<p>While there is quite a bit of discussion on whether or not one should submit anything less that an example of their world-class talent to Ivy League schools, I do not believe this is the case with Pomona. They have a very fine orchestra with quite a small (1500) pool of talent from which to draw. If you played in a high level youth orchestra, it’s likely that they would appreciate your contribution. This may not help you get in, but it certainly can’t hurt your chances for admission. If anything, it will help them know you better which is the goal of the application. </p>
<p>Yes, submit the arts supplement with both of your instruments. If you still have a question about this, call admissions. </p>
<p>Also, if anyone reading this plays double bass, low brass or horn, please consider Pomona and audition for the Pomona college Orchestra when you get there!</p>
<p>Thank you all for your great responses everyone! :] I will definitely be submitting an Arts Supplement now, and including both instruments.</p>