- All applicants must submit both the Common App and Acceptd application by the program deadline.
- Pre-screen materials will not be evaluated, and applicants will not be able to schedule an audition and/or interview, until both the Common App and Acceptd application have been received.
- Review application requirements and resources, including frequently asked questions.
- If would like to audition for the Music Minor, you do not need to submit a Common App or Acceptd application. Instead, please reach out to mtd@ithaca.edu to schedule an audition.
Music Admission
Application Process

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Schedule Your Audition or Interview
- Auditions and interviews are scheduled through Acceptd.
- Applicants to Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) and Voice (all programs) will be invited to schedule an audition pending a successful pre-screen.
- Applicants to all other programs will be able to schedule an audition after we confirm your materials have been received.
- Applicants to Composition and Sound Recording Technology will schedule an audition and interview for the same day.
- More information about auditions and interviews will be communicated via Acceptd after scheduling.
Wait For Your Decision
- Early Decision applicants will receive a decision on or around December 15.
- Regular Decision to all Center for Music programs is rolling, meaning applicants will receive a decision any time between the week following their audition and/or interview and April 15.
Deadlines
Applicant Type | Program / Instrument | Application Deadline (Common App and Acceptd) |
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Early Decision (First-Year and Fall Transfer Applicants) | All Programs Sound Recording Technology accepts transfer students for Fall admission only . | November 1 Early Decision applicants must audition on the December audition date. |
Regular Decision (Spring Transfer Applicants) | Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) Sound Recording Technology accepts transfer students for Fall admission only . | November 1 Spring Transfer applicants must audition on the December audition date. |
Regular Decision (First-Year and Fall Transfer Applicants) | Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) Voice (all programs) | December 1 |
Regular Decision (First-Year and Fall Transfer Applicants) | All Programs Except Sound Recording Technology (all instruments) and applicants whose primary instrument is Voice. | February 1 |
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