Pronghorn Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I have a junior in high school who is a musician and composer. She'll probably be applying next year to music composition programs. I am trying to help her put together a portfolio to take with her when she visits colleges. It would contain a resume of her music work, along with printouts of all her compositions. I would also like to include programs of some of her more important choral performances, e.g. the ones in Carnegie Hall. I tried putting the programs in sheet protectors, but they are too flimsy for the weight of the programs. What have other people done to display performance programs? Please give me details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Magazine-Binders-12-Carded-RUBT02802/dp/B00007M9IU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515556344&sr=8-2&keywords=magazine+binders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronghorn Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Magazine-Binders-12-Carded-RUBT02802/dp/B00007M9IU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515556344&sr=8-2&keywords=magazine+binder Thank you for the suggestion. Not sure if it will work, but I may try it if I don't find something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) We did not include programs. DS's music resume listed his most important performances. Have you checked the requirements for the programs your dd is applying to? Most seem to list: 10 minute performance (often a specific repertoire), music resume, recommendation. However, ds did not do any composition, so can't help you there. Most of the places's ds applied to wanted only electronic submissions. If you want a paper submissions, we have "clearfiles" here that you can slide paper into. Some have higher quality plastic sleeves than others, so you need to compare. You can also open the programs, so they are half as thick and slide them into the sleeves. https://www.officemax.co.nz/Office-Products/Filing-Storage/Display-Books/Clear-File-A3-Refillable-Display-Book-20-Pocket-Black-2800373 Ruth in NZ Edited January 10, 2018 by lewelma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronghorn Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I am not thinking of this as something to submit but more something to carry when meeting with folks from the music department. I thought having the actual programs would be good instead of just a list of performances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy58103 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I doubt anyone would take the time to look through performance programs. A simple resume would be more than enough; one that outlines her music education, awards, performances, repertoire, etc. Since she is a composer, maybe also bring along a selection of her best material (but not ALL of her compositions). College tours tend to be very superficial. Instead, try to schedule a private lesson with the professor she is most likely to study under, and they will tell you exactly what to bring (or you should ask if they don't). Most professors will do this ... it’s a great way for them to evaluate a potential student ... and it’s a great way for a student to evaluate the professor (some personalities just conflict each other). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronghorn Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I doubt anyone would take the time to look through performance programs. A simple resume would be more than enough; one that outlines her music education, awards, performances, repertoire, etc. Since she is a composer, maybe also bring along a selection of her best material (but not ALL of her compositions). College tours tend to be very superficial. Instead, try to schedule a private lesson with the professor she is most likely to study under, and they will tell you exactly what to bring (or you should ask if they don't). Most professors will do this ... it’s a great way for them to evaluate a potential student ... and it’s a great way for a student to evaluate the professor (some personalities just conflict each other). This makes sense, although I was thinking of asking for a meeting with someone from the music department, not just a general tour. That would be where a portfolio would be most useful. I'm thinking now she can just bring the resume and some compositions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I agree that it is unlikely someone will want to take the time to look through programs, even during a meeting. They will want to make the most of that time talking to your student. The resume and compositions/recordings will come into play once she is applying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Even though they may not want to see them at this level, tell her to keep extra programs from everything she does in college in case she needs them to support a grad school application. I remember someone here telling me her dd needed to submit copies of her programs to Julliard when applying for grad school and that they weren't returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 This forum at College Confidential may be helpful: https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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