Conservatory Admissions

Music is more than a profession. It is a calling. Many dream of success, but few possess the determination needed to achieve it. To be a musician is to devote yourself to constant improvement of technical skills. But technical mastery is no longer enough. The demands on today's professional include a range of skills that would never have been considered necessary in the past, such as computer literacy, knowledge of repertoires beyond the classical Western idiom, and entrepreneurial savvy.

Applying

Apply Now

For general information about applying to the Conservatory of Music as a first year or a student transferring to Oberlin from within the College of Arts and Sciences or another institution.

>> Applying to the Conservatory
>> Dates & Deadlines
>> Academic Requirements

Auditions

Audition Schedule and Reuirements

For a list of dates and deadlines for on-campus, regional, and international auditions. Please note that auditions are scheduled as part of the Unified Application and will be confirmed upon its submission

>> Auditions Overview
>> Dates and Locations

Visiting

Visting Oberlin College

For information about how to make the most of your visit to the Conservatory and places to go to hear performances by Conservatory faculty and students.

>> Campus Visits
>> College Fairs
 
Did You Know

Students who wish to pursue topics outside of traditional courses, an important alternative is available in the Experimental College (ExCo). Founded in 1968, ExCo is a student-run organization that sponsors courses (for limited academic credit) taught Oberlin faculty, students, administrators, and residents. Rock climbing, performance swing, astrology, 16-mm film production, jump rope, bike mechanics, henna body art… you name it, ExCo may have a class about it.

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