<p>So on Harvard's website it says not to send in cd/dvd with videos of musical performances or recitals but is it okay if I send a video of me playing a solo? Technically it's not a performance or recital because I'm not playing for an audience. (I play marching snare drum and its pretty useless if admissions can't see what my hands are actually doing. Otherwise it just sounds like popcorn.)</p>
<p>Don’t send.</p>
<p>Ok, since its your first post, could you explain why and source your information please?</p>
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Okay.</p>
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You should follow their instructions.
Send in your snare drum recording and then list your accomplishments under the musical resume section.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your input. I will do what you advise.</p>
<p>They ask you not to send videos. Performance/recital/practice/whatever, they ask for no videos. It is not that they have phobias of seeing you performing in front of an audience, but would be fine with you soloing, they just don’t want that format.</p>
<p>Edit: I see that you have agreed with above.</p>
<p>Haha, yes. Thank you for clarifying.</p>
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No problemo, buddy.</p>
<p>So send a CD or DVD, right?</p>
<p>I also suggest calling them to ask what they would prefer, in terms of what is on your DVD. Harvard is not a conservatory. Our daughter asked if they would like her to indicate which 3 minutes would be most important for them to listen to, representing her best work so to speak, and they said that was great. She enclosed a note with which minutes to listen to, with her CD. Admissions people don’t have time to listen to/watch a whole lot of 10 or 15 minute CD’s/DVD’s.</p>
<p>You can also enclose, with your DVD, a music resume, programs or awards, media articles, and letters of recommendation from music teachers or directors, but don’t overdo it. Ask admissions about it. That is always the safest bet.</p>