<p>Hi! I'm a flute player, and I was in my hs band until last year. As a result, I haven't really played for a year, but I was pretty good when I was playing. I really want to participate in music ensembles in college (not music as a major but just as an ec), so would it be worth it/feasible to work hard and practice over the summer to submit a music supplement to the colleges I am applying to in the fall? I'm planning to practice over the summer anyways, just because I enjoy playing, but I want to know if it would be feasible to submit a music supplement/necessary for my goals. Unfortunately, I don't really have anything distinguishing my flute playing (I did it more for fun than anything, I never earned any major awards/recognitions for it in high school) in terms of credentials, does that also play a major role in the supplement? Thanks! :)</p>
<p>It may depend on the school. In general, those who submit art supplement are very talented with that instrument. In other words, they are at the level with regional awards or recognition. Some schools like Stanford would send the supplement to the professional to evaluate. If you are not really at that level, you probably should just list it on your EC. Again, it really depends on how competitive the school is.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t submit a supplement if you aren’t very serious about it. I did, but I’m an all-state musician who was applying for music scholarships. The supplements are only really helpful for that purpose. And yes achievements for music play a huge role in the supplement! </p>
<p>I myself am I flute/pic player. I consider music one of my passions and was heavily involved with it throughout high school ( I was in many selective musical groups and even a professional group). However, I didn’t submit a supplement. Unless you are truly extraordinary (and could major in that instrument in college), it’s not going to help you. I know for the flute in particular that once you let it go, it’s hard to get it back. Just from the musical experience you have, it doesn’t sound like a supplement would benefit you</p>
<p>If you can pick a piece and play it really well, it may help. It depends on the level of the school you are applying to; it may just help to stress that you are well-rounded with many skills.</p>