Hi all, I know this is a really specific question, but I wasn’t sure where else to ask it. This question is directed towards students/parents who were involved in music competitions like district and all-state.
For the past 2 years, I’ve participated in Illinois’ ILMEA (Illinois Music Educator’s Association) competition, where students audition for the chance to participate in music groups. Last year, I auditioned and made the district level. This year, I auditioned and made 2nd chair in district, and was able to move on to all state. At all state, I auditioned and made their all-state honors band)
Musicians know that this is a pretty significant accomplishment (sorry if I come off as bragging, I’m not trying to) as it is extremely selective. If I had to guess, I would say that making all-state honors has an acceptance rate of maybe 5% (16 spots, hundreds of applicants).
I’m eager to put this on my college application and resume to show colleges that I’m a dedicated musician, but I’m not sure how to list it. I could list it as “Honors band participant, All State Conference, ILMEA competition”, but I’m not sure if this carries the weight it should to college admissions. I want to show colleges that this is a selective and significant accomplishment that means something, but I’m not sure listing it as that would get that across. Do you guys have any advice on how I could list this in my application and resume? Thanks in advance for any advice! 