<p>I was wondering...</p>
<p>I applied to Brown University as a prospective music major (but I listed some other choices as well like Teaching, Journalism, etc.), but there's nothing on the website that says you have to audition or send a portfolio, so I never did that. However, I play three instruments on a skillful level - trumpet, piano, and French horn (and I know the basics of the clarinet, bassoon, baritone, and trombone). I've been a brass/low brass section leader (and first chair) at five major instrumental ensembles at my school (Concert Band, Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Marching Band). I'm also a 1st Alto in the Concert Choir. Do you think that Brown will consider this information when reviewing my application? And do you think that the fact that I did not get into All-State will hurt my chances?</p>
<p>what is all-state? I am not in the music world at all. Though, I would suspect since there is no audition all that stuff is just extra stuff, which is good, and it really can only help.</p>
<p>not making all-state will certainly not hurt your chances. just be aware that many of the top musicians who are applying to these top schools have made all-state. if they're looking for a few trumpet players and some seem slightly more qualified because of all-state, that is probably the only way that will make a difference. you'll be fine. good luck :)</p>
<p>Thank you for your replies! Yeah, I'm sort of worried that they won't want to consider me for their music program because I didn't get into All-State and there are other people who have. I tried out, but I was having a bad day, so my audition didn't go too well. However, I have made some other auditioned ensembles, so I'm hoping those will help me in the process.</p>
<p>if you don't mind me asking, what state are you from?</p>
<p>If you are going to be an ed major, rather than performance, it REALLY helps that you can play many instruments already. I made it into a trumpet performance major just fine without allstate. The fact that you can sing is also really attractive to schools as it means that you can skip all of the intro sightsinging/ear-training classes and get right into the good stuff.</p>
<p>It shouldn't hurt that you didn't male all-state. Depending on your State's audition format and level of competition I'm sure alot of qualified musicians don't make it. In my state (georgia) All-State is extremely competitive and I know some amazing singers who got accepted to schools like Rhodes, Furman and Wake Forest with full music scholarships that didn't make all-state.</p>