<p>So, let's say your S or D is applying to NYU/Steinhardt or Univ. of Miami for jazz studies and sending the requisite prescreening DVD. But since those schools take the Common App, he's using that for the general admissions portion. </p>
<p>Well, that means he can fill out the "arts supplement" on the common app, which allows (among other things) for a link to a website where the student's "work" can be viewed.</p>
<p>So, should they fill out the arts supplement for those schools? Should they create a link with the same stuff that's on their prescreen? Or should they perhaps put some other link, maybe something that didn't meet the prescreen requirements? </p>
<p>Or should they avoid the "arts supplement " for those schools altogether, only using it for, say, non-conservatory LAC's?</p>
<p>And another thing: It's also pretty weird that they're asked on the "arts supplement" to upload their own teacher recommendations. Since the high school is already sending teacher recs thru Naviance or whatever, should these be private instructors?</p>
<p>This was the case for my son for Northwestern last year. He did send in the Arts Supplement and included a CD (they didn’t pre-screen,) music resume, repertoire list and references. It was probably redundant, but it stayed with his general file and, we believed, especially the resume and recommendations spoke to the breadth of his commitment. Did it matter to the admissions officer? I don’t know. When he called to ask the NU admissions administrative assistant if those materials would be sent to the music dept., he was asked: “Why did you send THAT?” </p>
<p>Long story to a short answer–call Admissions at both schools and see what they say.</p>
<p>On the recommendations, yes these are the private music teacher recommendations. They usually ask for two or three.</p>
<p>I’d love to see more responses on this subject as I and my D are a bit confused. It appears that most music programs with auditions/and-or presreens have their own supplements, and do not require the common app arts supplement. But, some will accept it in addition, though I wonder if they really look at it, or listen to the recording or website. On that note, has anyone submitted music that is not asked for on the pre-screen? For example, VP applicants have strict guidelines, but for this additional 10 minute piece would it make sense to submit an original composition that includes voice and piano plus a jazz vocal piece plus a classical voice selection (or not) to show breadth of talent/interests? Or could that work against a VP applicant? Honestly, the whole arts supplement seems pointless for schools that don’t absolutely require it. Any feedback from those with experience?</p>
<p>I don’t know what the rules are for this, but I tend to think that the Arts Supplement would be appropriate for 1) a student wanting to major in music at a school that has no auditions, or 2) a student who has training/talent in music who is applying to major in an area outside of music. For music schools in universities that use Common Application, the places I have seen all have their own application process and required materials. Maybe there are exceptions? </p>
<p>Some schools have prescreens and/or the option of sending in a recording instead of an in person audition. But other than those situations in which the music school specifies that a recording is to be sent in, I would not send in any additional recording through the Common Application, I think it would be confusing. </p>
<p>I have a high school senior who is applying to music programs now. If I were in a situation like yours of wanting to submit something outside of what would be required by the music school, I would have the student inquire about whether that was appropriate/accepted before sending in Arts Supplement.</p>
<p>I spoke to a couple of schools like NYU that already have their music applicants doing prescreens, music supplements, etc. as part of their school’s music admissions process, etc. They said DO NOT use the arts supplement on common app - the information will be discarded, as it’s redundant.</p>
<p>I’m planning on submitting the Arts Supplement to all of my colleges this fall (they’re all small LACs), because I’ve played piano for 13 years, but am not planning on majoring in it - kind of what you mentioned, rigaudon.</p>
<p>However, my question is: what sort of “link” are we supposed to provide? Should we post a video to YouTube or some other mainstream video sharing website? That seems so casual to me (I’m submitting it to Brown, among others!).</p>
<p>Yes, a link can be to youtube. If you go to youtube and search “common application arts supplements”, etc., you’ll see quite a few. I would start a new account with just your common app supplement on it.</p>
<p>Still confused about whether or not to submit the common ap music supplement. My D played in the all state orchestra, obtained a slot in our public residential Governor’s School for the Arts but chose to attend our state Governor’s school for Science and Math. </p>
<p>She intends to apply to several Liberal Arts Colleges, Yale and Brown. Should she submit the supplement to show that she is well rounded and has some talent, even though she will not be a music major and is not interested in music scholarships?</p>
<p>YES! Submit the Arts Supplement! As I’m sure I said above–haven’t re-read myself–ANY opportunity to tell admissions folk more about yourself and how you’ve spent a great deal of time–is a good one! The supplement specifically says that you are not declaring as a major in the arts even though you submit the supplement. DO IT!</p>
<p>Yes, agree w/ SJTH. Even if you do not plan on majoring in music, a selective school will want to know you have this talent as you could contribute to their arts ensembles on campus. It’s especially helpful if this was your ‘thing’ in high school and you played some kind of leadership role or received special recognition as well, like, Director of your senior ensemble, or All State Soloist winner, or ‘Scheduled and performed monthly free concerts at local senior centers’ …</p>
<p>By the way, we hosted some lovely young St. Olaf orchestra musicians last year as they had a west coast concert tour. Two of the young ladies had significant merit scholarships to play their instruments in the orchestra…but they were science majors!</p>