Common questions

How difficult is it to get into Oberlin Conservatory?

How difficult is it to get into Oberlin Conservatory?

The school’s acceptance rate is 25%, which is selective but a bit better than the Eastman School of Music (12.5%) and Juilliard (6.7%).

Is it hard to get into conservatory?

Getting into a good music conservatory is still an incredible challenge and it really does require a tremendous amount of work. As a pianist you will need to have mastered at least one Prelude and Fugue from book one or two of Johann Sebastian Bach – excluding some of the easier preludes and fugues.

Is Oberlin Conservatory a good school?

Oberlin Conservatory maintains an excellent reputation, and is especially well known for its programs in contemporary and baroque music, as well as its unique TIMARA (Technology in Music and Related Arts) program.

Is Oberlin College religious?

The religious life of the college has had different shapes over the years, from its Protestant founding to the increasingly pluralistic demographics that compose Oberlin’s religious, spiritual, and ethical life today. In 1970 as the Y movement on campus waned, the college appointed its first campus minister.

What is the acceptance rate for Boston Conservatory?

42%
The acceptance rate at Boston Conservatory is 42%.

How old is the Oberlin Conservatory of Music?

Founded in 1865, Oberlin is the nation’s oldest continuously operating conservatory and one of the only major music schools associated with a renowned liberal arts college. Along with being the oldest music conservatory, Oberlin claims many other proud “firsts.”

What is the acceptance rate for Oberlin College?

With a unique association with Oberlin College, the school provides ample opportunities to grow both as a musician and liberal thinker. The school’s acceptance rate is 25%, which is selective but a bit better than the Eastman School of Music (12.5%) and Juilliard (6.7%).

When is the deadline for the Conservatory of Music?

Deadline is December 1. We seek students who are dedicated to music, devoted to growth and challenge, and eager to join a close-knit, thriving performance community. If you can picture yourself on our stages and beyond, we encourage you to apply.

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Ruth Doyle