<p>My main, and strongest EC has been playing the violin. How can I use my talent as an advantage in getting into the college/university of my choice? Do I record a tape, is there a way I could set up a lesson with a music teacher at the school? What can I do?</p>
<p>Some schools will allow you to come and audition. You would have to check with the admissions office and ask if applicants can do that. Most schools will allow you to submit a cd. If you do submit a cd and send it to the admissions office they will most likely forward it to the music department for a review and the music department will give their comments to the admissions office</p>
<p>Serenade the Dean of Admissions! :)</p>
<p>Hold the bow to the throat of the dean of admissions?</p>
<p>(Sorry, I don't know from music.)</p>
<p>Send a recording.</p>
<p>You can probably schedule a lesson with one of the violin teachers there. Get a list of the violin teachers, contact one or 2 directly and set something up. However, if you are applying to schools who have music performance majors, then many teachers will only meet with students who are intending to major in violin. You can get more information from the music department at each school.</p>
<p>serenade the adcomm</p>
<p>Sending a recording (or auditioning live if you plan to major in music) would give you an advantage.</p>
<p>Also, contact the music director and demonstrate your passion for music and list your favorite pieces, performers, recordings...anything.</p>
<p>It also helps to make known your experience (years of study, repertoire, etc...)</p>
<p>If you're planning to be a music major, it's a good idea to make contact with somebody in the school's Music Department. If there is a violin teacher on the faculty, call or email him or her and try to set up a lesson. If violin is taught by a part-time adjunct instructor or lecturer, get in touch with the orchestra conductor and/or the department administrator. They'll tell you what to do. </p>
<p>By all means, send a tape to admissions with your application. It should be solo violin music, either with piano accompaniment or unaccompanied (Bach Solo Sonatas/Partitas, for example). No orchestral music or chamber music. Most Music Departments within a Bachelor of Arts (liberal arts) program want 10 minutes of music/2 contrasting pieces. This will be your only "audition," and is generally not required to be a music major. It can boost your chances of admission, though. Your acceptance as a music major at a liberal arts school generally only requires that you be accepted by the college. </p>
<p>Bachelor of Music degree programs, Schools of Music and Conservatories, however, are a different story. They have formal auditions which are required for admission. You'll need to do some research to figure out what kind of program you're looking for and what exactly the audition requires and means. In any case, don't be shy about contacting people. They will be happy to hear from you.</p>