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Capital University

Columbus, OH

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BM Composition

Composition

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BA Professional Studies

Music Technology

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BM Keyboard Pedagogy

Keyboard Pedagogy

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BM Performance

Instrumental Performance

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BM Performance

Piano Performance

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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BM Performance

Organ Performance

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BA Communication

Theatre Studies

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BM Composition

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BM Music Education

Instrumental Emphasis

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BM Music Education

Vocal Emphasis

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BM Music Industry

Music Industry

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

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BM Music Technology

Music Technology

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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

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

70%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,600

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$63,826

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,576

After aid

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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

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Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Conservatory Audition DayJan 24, 2026

Conservatory Audition Day (no trumpet)Feb 6, 2026

Conservatory Audition DayFeb 16, 2026

Conservatory Audition DayMar 20, 2026

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

•Include recorded representations (live performances preferred, computer realizations if none) of all pieces

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

•Also audition on your primary instrument or voice; specific requirements vary by instrument

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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

•Register for an audition date via the reply form on your status page

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

3.49

Avg GPA (W)

70%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

1.6K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,600

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$63,826

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,576

After aid

Official source 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

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