<p>Hi,
I am thinking about sending in a music CD of my performance of the Goldberg Variations. I am unsure, however, whether this will help. I mean, I think it is a great performance. But maybe it's too focused just on some parts of the Goldberg Variations?
What would you recommend? Should I send in? Can it possibly hurt my chances?</p>
<p>And btw, I can't find the page at Harvard that provides information regarding sending in this stuff.
Thanks!</p>
<p>You made a recording of the entire Goldberg variations?? If so, that's pretty amazing. Sending in a recording can only help your application. If you can make more recordings, I would probably include a Classical sonata, a romantic work, and a virtuosic etude (ex. Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Scriabin)</p>
<p>dont forget to include Rach 3, otherwise you're not really in contention</p>
<p>^haha aren't you funny? I would also highly advise include Alkan's Concerto Op. 39, Prokofiev 2nd, Liszt Mazeppa and Feux Follets. Otherwise, you have no chance at all.</p>
<p>Seriously, however, just include as many tracks as you can and from different periods. Record whatever would best reflect your abilities. I sent in works that weren't of utmost difficulty, but reflected decent musicality. If you're wondering, I sent in Bach Prelude/Fugue No. 2 (WTC I), Beethoven Sonata Op. 2, No. 3 Mvt 1, Chopin Revolutionary Etude, and Brahms Rhapsody in g minor. I probably should've also sent in my recording of Beethoven 3rd with an orchestra, but the recording quality was too terrible.</p>
<p>off topic, but some of the left-handed etudes from chopin are quite mind boggling</p>
<p>The Revolutionary Etude (left hand etude) isn't too difficult once you get the patterns down actually. Its just the stamina that can be killer.</p>
<p>Ok, I'm thinking about sending it in.
Where's the Harvard page with all the information (where to send it, when, etc.)?</p>
<p>I recorded Hot Cross Buns on a kazoo, do you think it's a good idea to send it in?</p>
<p>Perhaps I should add Mary Had a Little Lamb to reflect different periods and styles...</p>
<p>add in the mary one</p>
<p>They don't include information on where to send it, but on the supplement you indicate if you're submitting a recording. I just sent mine to the undergrad admissions office.</p>
<p>"Seriously, however, just include as many tracks as you can and from different periods"</p>
<p>I'm not sure the above is true. The admissions officer for my region told me that 15-25 minutes is a good time range. However, I don't think it hurts you in any way to send in longer recordings. Just be warned that they probably won't listen to all of it.</p>
<p>aw5k - From my D's experience last year - contact the Music Dept. and find out which faculty member receives the supplemental materials submitted to Admissions. Communicate with that person about it and get them an advance copy. Then, include the CD as a supplemental material when you apply. Admissions will seek an opinion from the person with whom you've been communicating; that could be helpful to you if that person has already been favorably impressed with your work.</p>
<p>By the way, anyone know the deadline for sending in music records?</p>
<p>Same as application deadline.</p>