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 2025 music application and audition dates and deadlines:
  • November 1 - application deadline
  • December 1 - audition deadline
  • February 8 - Auditions at University of Redlands Marin Campus
  • February 15 - Auditions at University of Redlands
  • February 16 - Video audition submission deadline for the virtual interview date
  • February 22 - Virtual Interviews
  • March 1 - Auditions at University of Redlands

  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. 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: