<p>So I am not planning to major in music and have good test scores, gpa, etc. to carry my applications but I have a strong passion for music and do intend to take music classes and keep playing music in college. I know the art/music supplement lets the college see you more as an individual with broad interests and all that, but would admissions officers actually like to sit there and listen to my metal band? </p>
<p>I doubt it would hurt my application, but would it?</p>
<p>Does the gesture of sending a supplement say more than the supplement itself if you are not planning to major in it?</p>
<p>To be honest, sending in a music supplement of metalcore music would be… metal. That’d take some guts and I feel like if you guys are at least decent it could score you some points if the adcom is a metalhead. If, on the other hand, they prefer nothing more hectic than classical music, they might just ignore it. I’d say go ahead with it. And send me a sample :P</p>
<p>To some extent, the genre can be unimportant. I’ve covered a number of scenarios the past few cycles and they are linked here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/731962-music-supplement-college-applications.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/731962-music-supplement-college-applications.html</a>.</p>
<p>The schools that factor artistic supplements in the admissions process do so for a variety of reasons, foremost to gain a more holistic assessment of potential students,as a potential tip in deciding between otherwise equally matched candidates, and to utilize the results in obtaining a certain “profile” of each new class of admits. If your submission can impact one of these areas, indicating you might fill a need, it is worth sending.</p>
<p>From a music standpoint, it is important to understand and assess your own skills and abilities across a broad base of talent. Self assessment is difficult, unless your background has exposed you to high-level musicians of equal or greater talent. Years of training, competitive experiences, playing professionally or semi-pro, and accolades of performing professionals are better indicators than “I think I’m good”.</p>
<p>Know the parameters of what the school(s) suggest or recommend in terms of presentation, selection of repertoire, length and medium of submission. Unaccompanied means just that; an ensemble performance may not do you any good. In your case, it may be best to contact an admissions officer at each institution familiar with the requirements for music submissions, especially since you are going “outside the box”. </p>
<p>Hope that helps. Good luck.</p>