<p>I’m a parent of a Jr and thought the All State designation would be a big deal too. BUT in researching all of this in relation to college…really, it’s a pretty small part. There are tons of vocal kids from our area that get in and yet the top kid in our state two years ago was turned down at AZ state (music dept). Since you are a Soph., I wouldn’t worry and just put it on your computer calendar now for about a month before the deadline next year. My S did apply but I’m not so frantic about it after reading up. If you know you want to pursue music in college, just keep working on what you do in high school and outside of school. You will develop and be ready for auditions when the time comes which is really the most important part of the process.</p>
<p>Really, your dad knows how great you are and wants all the best for you. If you want All State - you have Jr and Sr year to do…no worries. Also, this is a great year to get some practice with organizing your calendar as Jr and Sr years are FULL. If you are planning on doing anything musical over the summer - start setting up some guidelines for yourself (research) and then the application dates.</p>