<p>I've seen a lot of threads around here of violinists, cellists, clarinetists, etc. sending in recordings of them playing.</p>
<p>Well, I'm a guitarist, and I was wondering, should I send in recordings of my band? We're progressive metal, and we've opened for a number of large acts, such as Dream Theater, Symphony X, and Into Eternity. We don't have a vocalist, so our music is all instrumental. Its very classical/jazz inspired, and is of excellent recording quality (dished out 400 bucks for that recording studio).</p>
<p>In general, as an arts supplement by all means send it. It appears from your description that you are playing at a professional/semi-professional level (defining pro as being paid for your performing services).</p>
<p>You don't specifically state if you're applying to a music school or for a music major/minor. If you are, my answer is going to change to a degree.</p>
<p>For a non music major, depending on where you apply (and if you have a reasonable level of proficiency on an orchestral instrument) or if there are ensembles that could use your guitar/keyboard/or percussion talents, there may be some small merit money for a committment to play in an ensemble.</p>