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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Sunderman Conservatory is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Conservatory embedded within a leading liberal arts college

Training

Bachelor of Arts in Music within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832

Strong foundations in performance, applied study, music theory, music history, and world music

Minimum of 6 semesters of applied lessons on the principal instrument or voice

Major ensemble participation every semester in residence

Senior Capstone project

Flexibility

Faculty-mentored focus areas available in composition, conducting, teaching, jazz studies, musicology, and ethnomusicology

Room to pursue a second major or a minor in another field

Graduates pursue performance, composition, conducting, teaching, musicology, arts management, and graduate or professional study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

39%

school-wide

Grad rate

83%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,730

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$92,810

Before aid

Average net price

$31,490

After aid

Tuition Fees · gettysburg.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 3:28 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Sunderman Conservatory is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Conservatory embedded within a leading liberal arts college

Training

Bachelor of Arts in Music within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832

Strong foundations in performance, applied study, music theory, music history, and world music

Minimum of 6 semesters of applied lessons on the principal instrument or voice

Major ensemble participation every semester in residence

Senior Capstone project

Flexibility

Faculty-mentored focus areas available in composition, conducting, teaching, jazz studies, musicology, and ethnomusicology

Room to pursue a second major or a minor in another field

Graduates pursue performance, composition, conducting, teaching, musicology, arts management, and graduate or professional study

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Sunderman Conservatory is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Conservatory embedded within a leading liberal arts college

Training

Bachelor of Arts in Music within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832

Strong foundations in performance, applied study, music theory, music history, and world music

Minimum of 6 semesters of applied lessons on the principal instrument or voice

Major ensemble participation every semester in residence

Senior Capstone project

Flexibility

Faculty-mentored focus areas available in composition, conducting, teaching, jazz studies, musicology, and ethnomusicology

Room to pursue a second major or a minor in another field

Graduates pursue performance, composition, conducting, teaching, musicology, arts management, and graduate or professional study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Decision INov 1, 2026

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Early Decision IIJan 20, 2027

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Auditions

In-Person Audition — November 2026Nov 9, 2026

In-Person Audition — December 2026Dec 12, 2026

In-Person Audition — January 2027Jan 23, 2027

In-Person Audition — February 2027Feb 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded audition deadline — Early Decision INov 7, 2026

Recorded audition deadline — Early ActionDec 12, 2026

Recorded audition deadline — Early Decision IIJan 23, 2027

Recorded audition deadline — Regular DecisionFeb 6, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire by Area

Voice: two contrasting art songs; one in English and one in German, French, or Italian

Voice repertoire option: applicants may sing a third musical theater song

Piano: three contrasting pieces demonstrating artistry and technique

Strings, winds, brass, and percussion: two contrasting works or movements plus scales listed on the instrument page

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Gettysburg College via Common App

Complete the Music Profile Form before conservatory audition appointments are scheduled

If submitting a recording, upload audition videos through the Gettysburg applicant portal after submitting the college application

Admission Pathway

Complete the online music theory assessment as part of the audition process

The assessment is diagnostic and determines music theory placement; it is not an entrance exam

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Audition in-person on campus or submit a video recording

Perform on your primary instrument; recordings should include scales unless the instrument page notes otherwise

In-person auditions include a faculty interview and aural skills assessment

Video submitters complete a virtual appointment for the faculty interview and sight-reading

Sight-reading conducted during the faculty interview

Jazz Focus (Optional)

Students pursuing a jazz focus perform their instrument's audition requirements PLUS the jazz focus requirements (two contrasting jazz standards with improvisation)

Contact

Dr. Amanda Heim, Coordinator of Recruitment and Outreach: aheim@gettysburg.edu

Audition scheduling: auditions@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6100

Scholarship Info

Sunderman Conservatory Scholarships

F. William Sunderman Scholarship — $50,000/year for top musicians pursuing a music major

Parker B. Wagnild Scholarship — $42,000/year for music majors, minors, and select non-majors

Elizabeth Headley Paul '64 Memorial Scholarship — at least $8,000/year (keyboard/piano preference)

The Patrick Grant — need-based grant for music majors or minors

Must submit a complete financial aid application

All scholarships renewable annually based on academic and musical progress

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

39%

school-wide

Grad rate

83%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,730

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$92,810

Before aid

Average net price

$31,490

After aid

Tuition Fees · gettysburg.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Sunderman Conservatory is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Conservatory embedded within a leading liberal arts college

Training

Bachelor of Arts in Music within a nationally ranked liberal arts college founded in 1832

Strong foundations in performance, applied study, music theory, music history, and world music

Minimum of 6 semesters of applied lessons on the principal instrument or voice

Major ensemble participation every semester in residence

Senior Capstone project

Flexibility

Faculty-mentored focus areas available in composition, conducting, teaching, jazz studies, musicology, and ethnomusicology

Room to pursue a second major or a minor in another field

Graduates pursue performance, composition, conducting, teaching, musicology, arts management, and graduate or professional study

Updated Sep 9, 3:28 PM