2019-05-17-3549 | Common App

SU Member ID

803

Address Info Country

United States of America

Address Info Street

39 W College Street

Address Info City

Oberlin

Address Info State

Address Info Zip

44074

Address Info Admission Phone

(440) 775-8413

Address Info Admission Email

conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu

Address Info Admission Website

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/conservatory/undergraduate-applicants

Address Info FY Financial Aid Website

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid

Address Info TR Financial Aid Website

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid

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Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the only major music school in the country that focuses on undergraduate education. Oberlin's seamless campus is shared with a preeminent liberal arts college that supports a renowned double-degree program proven to open a world of professional possibilities. The conservatory offers the essential components of world-class musical training: an outstanding faculty of teacher-performers who remain accessible and committed mentors, the best facilities available, a dynamic curriculum, and a vibrant cultural life. Students also benefit from regular exposure to resident and guest artists, and countless opportunities to perform on campus and beyond.

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<a href="https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/conservatory/auditions-and-i…; style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Audition Information and Requirements</a> <a href="https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/conservatory/auditions-and-i…; style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Audition Dates and Locations</a> <a href="https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/campus-visits" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Campus Visits for Prospective Students</a> Experience an Oberlin Concert Music permeates just about every corner of life here at Oberlin. Each year, in fact, we produce more than 500 concerts on campus, in addition to performances of all kinds that take place across the country and around the world. We hope you'll be able to visit campus to experience it all firsthand. But thanks to the many concerts we stream live, you can join in the excitement from wherever you are. <a href="https://www.oberlin.edu/conservatory/on-stage/live-webcasts" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Upcoming Live Streamed Concerts</a>

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Oberlin Conservatory first year applicants should be seeking their first Bachelor of Music degree and not currently enrolled at another college or university. Students who are seeking a second bachelor’s degree (the first not being a Bachelor of Music) should also apply as a first year student. In addition to the Common Application, first year applicants are required to submit all academic transcripts, two music teacher recommendations, a music theory placement exam, music background information, and perform an audition. Information about these items can be found on the admissions website.

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Oberlin Conservatory transfer applicants should be currently enrolled at another college or university or have completed an associate’s degree and be seeking to transfer applicable credits. In addition to the Common Application, transfer applicants are required to submit all academic transcripts, a confidential transfer report, two music teacher recommendations, a music theory placement exam, music background information, and perform an audition. Information about these items can be found on the admissions website.

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We recommend visiting during a time when we are in session to better experience what being an Oberlin student is all about. Visiting students are encouraged to attend rehearsals and classes, meet with faculty, and register for information sessions and tours. Close mentoring relationships are a cornerstone of our conservatory experience. We encourage you to contact a professor or faculty member in your area of interest prior to your arrival to schedule a lesson or a meeting. You can find more information about prospective student visits <a href="https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect" target="_blank">here</a>.

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The level of musicianship, the honesty, the purity, the studied skill and talent of those Oberlin students far surpassed anything I’ve ever seen on the collegiate level. They played as students who understood the deeper purpose of music.

Text Block Quote First Name

James

Text Block Quote Last Name

McBride

Text Block Quote Position

Musician and Author

Text Block Quote Deparment

Class of '79

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Rural

Details School Type

Private

Details Total Entrollment Size

Small (2,000 and under)

Details Total Entrollment Composition

Co-Ed

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Athletics

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Intramural/Club Sports

LGBTQIA Services

On-Campus Housing

Study Abroad

Undergraduate Research

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Yes

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Yes

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Liberal Arts

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Music,Conservatory of Music,Oberlin College

Address Info State Full

Ohio

WebAdm ID

7650069126390392484

Address Info Admission Website FY

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/conservatory/undergraduate-applicants

Address Info Admission Website TR

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/conservatory/undergraduate-applicants

Address Info FY DACA

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences/first-year-applicants#app-step-4

Address Info TS Daca

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/arts-and-sciences/first-year-applicants#app-step-4

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