New Arts Supplement

<p>With the new integration of SlideRoom on the Common App serving as the Arts Supplement, students now have the option to upload up to 25 files. As a singer, that seems like a lot! Would it be better to upload lots of songs to provide variety, or just pick 2-5 that serve as a representative sample? Additionally, are they only looking for solo performances, or would putting up a few recordings to group choral numbers help to show them the level of ensemble caliber at my high school? This is a big change from the 10 min max recording that the old supplements asked for. I am not a music major, just looking to demonstrate my vocal experience and depth of commitment to the adcom.</p>

<p>I’m sorry- where exactly are you finding this on the Common App interface? I know they’re using Slideroom but I’ve no clue how to access this as a student on the Common App.</p>

<p>I was only able to find it on the Wash U supplement. One of the basic supplemental questions asks if you plan to use the arts supplement; if you mark yes, than it becomes available as a heading (in the my colleges section). Presumably, as school supplements become available the ones that accept the supplement will all have that question included in their basic section.</p>

<p>Alright- thanks. I’ve been poking around on the WashU one and it seems that there are no restrictions on length of material and such. For this university at least (to answer your questions)…</p>

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<li>There is no place for writing, bios, explication of repertoire like on the old CA, I would try to upload <em>as much as possible</em> (with good quality)… Also variety is also something that shows diversity of repertoire so. Based on your playing of each song, the AO may be able to see what is your “representative style” (If you play a mean Bach, but a passable Joplin- that’ll probably be evident, even if you play them in good quality). </li>
<li>With that said, filling up 25 files would be really tough, so I imagine that including a few group performances if you have soli, or other feature, or you’re in a small chamber group or small ensemble would be ok. Uploading performances of you in your school band might not be so passable as your playing is barely distinguishable from the mass. For the choral number you’d probably have to consider the size of the group. I’ll personally consider uploading Concerto-type performances in addition to solo pieces.</li>
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<p>I don’t plan on majoring in music either (maybe a minor pretty plzz) so I’m interested to get more input from others.</p>

<p>SlideRoom is individualized for each college apparently. I just opened up Stanford’s Arts Sup. and they are instituting the historic 10 minute limit.</p>

<p>So I’m a big writer, and I’ve won a national award for one of my rather…messed up stories. I wrote one about a child being sexually molested by an adult. It’s very well written and since it’s won a big award, I’m hoping it’s qualified to be sent as an art supplement to Brown.
However, I’m not sure if the admissions people will be uncomfortable/think I’m a creep? I would hope they wouldn’t have that reaction, but I’m not sure.
If any of you guys want to read it (much appreciated) let me know and I’ll PM you.
Thanks so much!</p>

<p>@jma4130: where did you find the Stanford Arts Supplement info? I looked at their site, and it stated that the info for it would be available August 15th. Did you see it through the common app? I’m a mom, so not privy to that! I’m curious as to the format that Stanford wants for its music supplement - is it just audio or can it be video? Could it be both? Thanks in advance for any insights. </p>

<p>I am concerned that some schools are going to prefer audio to video and vice versa.</p>

<p>I’m worried about the potential for fraud when people are allowed up to upload audio only. What guarantee do we have that the ‘child’ who claims to be playing the violin, piano, etc. isn’t actually the teacher? I’m sure it happens.</p>

<p>Stanford has released their Supplemental materials linking to Slideroom through the CommonApp as of last night.</p>

<p>Below is a quote from the requirements from the Stanford Supplement:</p>

<p>“Students may submit a recorded or live audition. Both are given equal consideration. For live auditions, visit music.stanford.edu. Recorded auditions must be done on video, unedited, recorded in a natural acoustic, and 10min or less in total duration. Students may be accompanied but should be the main audio and visual focus of the video. Choral or instrumental ensembles recordings and <strong><em>audio only recordings will not be evaluated</em></strong>.”</p>

<p>@Momzie: As you can see, Momzie, some schools will only accept video recordings, precisely to avoid this type of audition fraud.</p>

<p>@Hoggirl: Some schools will certainly will have more specific guidelines than others. WashU for example had no directions (I suspect that might change). Stanford has guidelines which the same strict and detailed guidelines as usual. As a mom, there’s nothing stopping you from registering an e-mail to just poke around Common app without submitting anything come applciation (no cost to you!).</p>

<p>Also for you:
"Vocalists</p>

<p>Submit 2-3 pieces with piano or instrumental accompaniment and in more than one language if the repertoire is from the Western classical tradition. Email <a href=“mailto:ugmusicinquiries@stanford.edu”>ugmusicinquiries@stanford.edu</a> to inquire if we are able to evaluate a different tradition."</p>

<p>Thank you so much for this detailed information jma4130! We have much more video than audio anyway, so I am very glad to hear this!!</p>