<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am deciding whether or not to sumbit an arts supplement to colleges. I am not a classical voice type of person, however I have sang all of my life. I am just wondering if arts supplements for voice are only accepted from those who sing classical music.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMuhtYQM2CE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMuhtYQM2CE</a> (one of my videos)</p>
<p>Please listen and respond to my inquiry. I am not sure what to do at this moment, but I want colleges to be aware of my talent!</p>
<p>Did you receive any award, particularly state level or above? You may also ask your choir teacher if you are outstanding from your class. Students submitting art supplement should have well recognition of their talent, not just well above average.</p>
<p>We did quite a bit of research on this one and it really depends on the school. If the application is going to a school with a music school (even if you are not a major or minor) - in general we felt it was not worth sending because obviously they see ALOT of videos and auditions. Where it might make sense is at schools with small music departments and large ensembles, etc - they depend on non-majors to fill all of the groups and the supplement might demonstrate your commitment to continue. Even then - most schools provide some direction on their web site regarding how they handle supplements and it is worth contacting them directly if you have questions or concerns about the process. </p>
<p>That said, the other thing we discovered… unfortunately most admissions folks do not understand voice technique and quality and tend to think “anyone can sing”. Supplements are more beneficial for instrumentalists since the difficulty of the endeavor comes through more easily. </p>
<p>If you can put together a truly strong supplement - it shows your breadth and depth as a musician and obviously required considerable preparation - it is worth using for some schools. </p>