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Capital University

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Part of the Capital University Conservatory of Music (NASM-accredited)

1:1 training with composition faculty across all styles of music

Coursework in theory, history, orchestration, arranging, and audio production from year one

State-of-the-art recording and MIDI-based electronic music studios

Performance & Productions

NOW MUSIC Festival — the Conservatory's annual celebration of contemporary music featuring student composers

Conservatory hosts 200+ events annually with 50+ ensembles to perform new work

Located next to Columbus, Ohio for connections with professional ensembles

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,600

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,826

Before aid

Average net price

$22,576

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · capital.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 4:27 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Part of the Capital University Conservatory of Music (NASM-accredited)

1:1 training with composition faculty across all styles of music

Coursework in theory, history, orchestration, arranging, and audio production from year one

State-of-the-art recording and MIDI-based electronic music studios

Performance & Productions

NOW MUSIC Festival — the Conservatory's annual celebration of contemporary music featuring student composers

Conservatory hosts 200+ events annually with 50+ ensembles to perform new work

Located next to Columbus, Ohio for connections with professional ensembles

Program Highlights

Training

Part of the Capital University Conservatory of Music (NASM-accredited)

1:1 training with composition faculty across all styles of music

Coursework in theory, history, orchestration, arranging, and audio production from year one

State-of-the-art recording and MIDI-based electronic music studios

Performance & Productions

NOW MUSIC Festival — the Conservatory's annual celebration of contemporary music featuring student composers

Conservatory hosts 200+ events annually with 50+ ensembles to perform new work

Located next to Columbus, Ohio for connections with professional ensembles

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Apply First Year · capital.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Conservatory Audition Day (vocal auditions only)Nov 14, 2026

Conservatory Audition Day (during Band Fest)Nov 21, 2026

Conservatory Audition Day

Jan 22–23, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 15, 2027

Conservatory Audition Day (evening, 4pm, followed by concert)Feb 10, 2027

Admission To Conservatory · capital.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Portfolio

Submit a portfolio of representative original compositions, with the expectation of three to four works of contrasting style

Include notated scores of all acoustic compositions in PDF format

Portfolio recordings: include recorded representations of all pieces; live performances preferred, computer realizations accepted if no live recordings are available

Submit the portfolio to Ishan Thapa (ithapa@capital.edu) prior to the audition date

Portfolio and prepared repertoire: also audition on your primary instrument or voice; specific requirements vary by instrument

Admission To Conservatory · capital.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Capital's application portal or Common App — both are free

December 1 priority deadline for scholarship consideration

Rolling admissions after the priority deadline

Audition application opens after academic admission to Capital

Important Notes

Original compositions are discouraged for the audition — faculty want to hear published works

Theory, listening, and piano placement skills are assessed during the first week of classes — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Admission Process

Two-step process: first apply and be admitted to Capital University, then submit an audition application

Submit a portfolio of representative original compositions to Conservatory Admission Counselor Ishan Thapa (ithapa@capital.edu) prior to the audition date

Composition applicants are scheduled for a separate interview with the composition faculty to discuss and review the portfolio (allow an additional 30 minutes)

In addition to the composition review, you will audition on your primary instrument or voice

No audition fee

Contact

Composition faculty: Dr. Dina Lentsner (dlentsne@capital.edu)

Conservatory recruitment: Ishan Thapa — ithapa@capital.edu, 614-236-6435

Scholarship Info

Conservatory Scholarships

Audition performance, academic record, and admission application used to determine scholarship eligibility

December 1 priority deadline for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

70%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,600

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,826

Before aid

Average net price

$22,576

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · capital.edu College Scorecard

Training

Part of the Capital University Conservatory of Music (NASM-accredited)

1:1 training with composition faculty across all styles of music

Coursework in theory, history, orchestration, arranging, and audio production from year one

State-of-the-art recording and MIDI-based electronic music studios

Performance & Productions

NOW MUSIC Festival — the Conservatory's annual celebration of contemporary music featuring student composers

Conservatory hosts 200+ events annually with 50+ ensembles to perform new work

Located next to Columbus, Ohio for connections with professional ensembles

Updated Sep 9, 4:27 PM