<p>Mary, I misinterpreted your question. I assumed erroneously that you were trying determine the various requirements and paramaeters of named ensembles encountered when looking into various college programs.</p>
<p>Basically, in an audition driven process, it really is the audition. Resumes and experiences as detailed on the actual apps can be confusing. It’s fairly easy to equate Interlochen, or Juilliard precollege and similar nationally known programs to a level of talent. Where necessary, a modifier or explanation may be necessary on the app or within an essay. </p>
<p>“The Mustang Chorale, a highly selective audition based ensemble performing professionally regionally and for visiting heads of state is an experience that has shaped me both musically and personally…” might be a great personal or supplementary essay as an example. </p>
<p>The Podunk County Concert Choir might be a non-audition based vocal group whose members meet bi-monthly who sing for the sheer joy of it.</p>
<p>My guess is the colleges have no real way of knowing.</p>
<p>My take is to have your son list his participatory experiences in the appropriate place on the apps. High school ensembles might be under the heading “school based experiences”, whereas an audition based community performance group might be better placed under an awards/honors category, as it was based solely a talent parameter. Address those that impacted his development within an essay, personal statement or whatever the application dictates.</p>
<p>I’m not at all familiar with the common app, so if you’re using that, my advice may not work. And others may have valid opinions that differ from what I’ve offered.</p>
<p>Let me see if I can dig up some past related threads.</p>
<p>Here’s one: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/586643-eastman-college-resume-building.html?highlight=resume[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/586643-eastman-college-resume-building.html?highlight=resume</a></p>