Specialize on one instrument. It’s not as impressive as you might think to include on your application that you play 11 different instruments. It does not help your cause to play mediocre auditions on several different instruments. Students (and parents) often don't realize that scholarships normally come from just one studio/instrument, not the music department as a whole, and the teacher in that one area is not particularly interested in how many other instruments you can play. Personal fulfillment is one thing, but in terms of scholarships, it generally makes the most sense to focus your time and efforts on one instrument.



