<p>Sending in Music </p>
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<p>I am applying undecided, and my top two interests are writing and philosophy. I don't plan to major in music, but it has been a large part of my pre-college life (cello in orchestra, taught myself keyboards). Would it be ok to throw in some music recordings on a tape just as an extra thing? I'm not looking to get accepted into a school of music, just want them to see another side of me. Also, if I did this, should I send a 'portfolio' type thing, with music teacher recommendation, judge evaluations, etc? Would this benefit my chances at all in some cases? I don't want to be asked to do an audition or anything heh, but I could if necessary. </p>
<p>Also, for Vassar specifically, if anyone knows, is it alright to send this in addition to a Your Space submission of something else? Or should this be the Your Space?</p>
<p>Thanks alot</p>
<p>Just a short tape with a short music resume should do it, since this is only for information and not to audition for the major. It can benefit your app--another piece of information to be put into the equation. Some colleges are very picky about how and when any music tapes are submitted. Be sure to check the admissions info.</p>
<p>Don't know about Vassar. Sorry.</p>
<p>If you're advanced..send a CD definately. If you taught yourself keyboards and just fool around sort of with it...I would just send the cello.</p>
<p>since music is not your major, is one of your interst playing in the orchesta/ ensemble when you get there if not then don't send the music</p>
<p>well, on the activites list on common app, i checked off that i would continue orchestra, etc. in college. i'm not positive that i will though. (like if a school has a good music program, making it hard to join a group. or if i just decide not to.) Do i need to make some sort of commitment for them to consider it?</p>
<p>send it, what's the worse that happens? They choose not to listen to it.</p>