| Admission Requirements | Instructions | Deadlines |
| Common Application and Supporting Materials | Please visit IC's undergraduate admission site for more information: Apply to Ithaca |
Regular decision: February 1* |
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As soon as possible and at least two weeks prior to the audition date. |
*It is highly recommended that applicants submit their Ithaca College application and supporting documents at least two weeks prior to their audition.
| Admission Requirements | Instructions | Deadlines |
| Audition | Every School of Music applicant, including minors, must audition on a major performing instrument or voice, except for composition applicants who must submit scores. There are no prescreening requirements for any degree or instrument. To schedule an audition, please complete and return an audition registration card or call (607) 274-3366. Because Ithaca College operates under a rolling admission structure, it is in the applicant's best interest to select an early audition date. For more information, please visit our Auditions page: Auditions |
Applicants may schedule an audition after September 1. |
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School of Music Application |
Applicants will receive an application by mail with confirmation of their audition date. |
Two weeks prior to audition date |
| Resume |
All applicants are required to enclose a brief resume with their application, listing musical activities in high school and during summers. The resume should also include any high school honors and awards received, leadership activities or offices held, and other significant non-music activities. |
Two weeks prior to audition date |
| Personal Statement | Applicants must compose a concise personal statement specific to the applicant's intended degree of study. This statement should outline the particular interest the applicant has in attending the Ithaca College School of Music, and is an important part of the file review. General statements submitted for other college applications are not appropriate for this requirement. |
Two weeks prior to audition date |
| Letter(s) of Recommendation |
One letter of recommendation from a public or private music teacher is required. Applicants are encouraged to submit more than one letter if possible. Piano applicants must submit a reference from their private piano teacher. |
Two weeks prior to audition date |
| Recording Supplement (sound recording applicants only) | Sound recording technology applicants will receive this form by mail with confirmation of their audition date. This form must be submitted with the School of Music application. Download Recording Supplement (.pdf) |
Two weeks prior to audition date |
