How to Apply

We encourage you to learn more about the Conservatory of Music programs by connecting with the Director of Music Admissions or a faculty member prior to applying for admission.

To be admitted to the Conservatory of Music undergraduate programs, you must also be admitted to the University of Redlands.

In addition to filing The Common Application, a Music Application and audition are required. The Conservatory of Music can only inform you of your audition results or scholarship recommendation after you have been officially admitted to the University of Redlands.

The University of Redlands offers Early Decision (Nov. 15), Early Action (Nov. 15), and Regular Decision (Jan. 15). The Transfer deadline for fall priority decision is March 1. Applications submitted beyond these deadlines will be considered on a space available basis. The application deadline for spring admission is November 1.

A music application and audition is required of all students who are planning to major or minor in music.

  • Spring 2024 music application and audition dates and deadlines:
    • November 1 - application deadline
    • December 1 - audition deadline
  • Fall 2024 music application and audition dates and deadlines:
    • February 3 - Auditions at University of Redlands
    • February 10 - Auditions at University of Redlands Marin Campus
    • February 17 - Auditions at University of Redlands
    • February 18 - Video audition submission deadline
    • February 24 - Virtual Interviews for Video Auditions

Anyone wishing to participate in an ensemble while pursuing a major other than music is invited to apply and audition for a talent scholarship. Applicants interested in this opportunity should choose the Ensemble Only option on the music application.

Applicants must refer to the audition requirements for their primary instrument.

Video auditions can be one or multiple video files and should include:

  1. An introduction of yourself
  2. Answer the question "Why do you want to attend the University of Redlands?"
  3. Announce the title of your piece and the name of your composer before performing each of your selections

Undergraduate music programs are available in:

Bachelor of Music specializing in:

Composition
Music Education - Certified Teaching Credential Program
Performance

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music
Minor in Music

Audition Requirements
Percussion Audition Requirements
Tips for Making a Video Audition

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