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University of Redlands

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BM Composition

Composition

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Weekly private lessons and a weekly Composition Studio Class

Conservatory training within a well-rounded liberal arts education

Composition majors regularly pursue double majors and study abroad (Salzburg, Vienna, Amsterdam)

Performance & Productions

Green Orange concert each semester — a student-produced chamber music concert of all-new works by Redlands composers

Undergraduate works regularly programmed by major ensembles: University Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Chapel Singers, University Choir, Rhythm Ave Singers, Studio Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble

Graduates leave with a portfolio of high-quality live recordings

Professional Development

Dedicated partnership with students and faculty at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA

Composers collaborate with filmmakers, game designers, and new media creators

Pathways into film, new media, and gaming in the Los Angeles area

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average net price

$30,031

After aid

Tuition And Fees · redlands.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:30 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Weekly private lessons and a weekly Composition Studio Class

Conservatory training within a well-rounded liberal arts education

Composition majors regularly pursue double majors and study abroad (Salzburg, Vienna, Amsterdam)

Performance & Productions

Green Orange concert each semester — a student-produced chamber music concert of all-new works by Redlands composers

Graduates leave with a portfolio of high-quality live recordings

Professional Development

Dedicated partnership with students and faculty at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA

Composers collaborate with filmmakers, game designers, and new media creators

Pathways into film, new media, and gaming in the Los Angeles area

Program Highlights

Training

Weekly private lessons and a weekly Composition Studio Class

Conservatory training within a well-rounded liberal arts education

Composition majors regularly pursue double majors and study abroad (Salzburg, Vienna, Amsterdam)

Performance & Productions

Green Orange concert each semester — a student-produced chamber music concert of all-new works by Redlands composers

Graduates leave with a portfolio of high-quality live recordings

Professional Development

Dedicated partnership with students and faculty at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA

Composers collaborate with filmmakers, game designers, and new media creators

Pathways into film, new media, and gaming in the Los Angeles area

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Video Audition Submission DeadlineFeb 14, 2027

Auditions

In-Person Music Auditions at University of RedlandsJan 30, 2027

In-Person Music, Theatre, and Dance Auditions at University of RedlandsFeb 13, 2027

Virtual Overview SessionFeb 20, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineFeb 14, 2027

Bachelor Of Music In Performance · redlands.edu How To Apply · redlands.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio

Submit two or three original works

Include composition scores if applicable

Include recordings if available

Statement

Briefly describe your musical interests and professional goals

Repertoire List

Complete an instrumental or vocal audition on your principal instrument

Instrumentalists: two contrasting pieces or etudes

Vocalists: two art songs or arias in different languages from memory

Conservatory Of Music Undergraduate Music Audition Requirements.Pdf · redlands.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit supplemental School of Performing Arts (SOPA) application after applying via Common App

SOPA application available on application status portal

Spring auditions: December 1 audition deadline

Eligibility

Must be admitted to the University of Redlands to receive audition results

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis after deadline based on capacity

Transfer Pathway

Transfer BM Composition applicants complete the SOPA application, composition materials, and principal-instrument or vocal audition; the audition is a major factor in academic-year placement, and a junior-entry BM audition also serves as the Upper Divisional Qualifying exam.

How To Apply · redlands.edu

What's The Process

Portfolio Review

Submit 2 or 3 original works with scores (if applicable) and recordings (if available)

Include a brief statement regarding your musical interests and professional goals

Complete an instrumental or vocal audition on your principal instrument (see Performance requirements)

Audition Expectations

Spring audition deadline: December 1

In-person auditions: February 7 and February 14 at University of Redlands

Video audition: submit by February 15 via application status portal

Virtual interviews: February 21 (for video auditioners)

Upload portfolio materials via application status page after submitting SOPA application

Decisions

Audition and scholarship results provided after official university admission

Contact

Brad Andrews, Director of Admissions for SOPA: brad_andrews@redlands.edu, (909) 748-8014

Scholarship Info

Automatic Consideration

All applicants automatically considered for a music scholarship

No additional forms or auditions required beyond the standard audition

Ensemble Participation Scholarship also available for non-music majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.75

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average net price

$30,031

After aid

Tuition And Fees · redlands.edu College Scorecard

Training

Weekly private lessons and a weekly Composition Studio Class

Conservatory training within a well-rounded liberal arts education

Composition majors regularly pursue double majors and study abroad (Salzburg, Vienna, Amsterdam)

Performance & Productions

Green Orange concert each semester — a student-produced chamber music concert of all-new works by Redlands composers

Graduates leave with a portfolio of high-quality live recordings

Professional Development

Dedicated partnership with students and faculty at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA

Composers collaborate with filmmakers, game designers, and new media creators

Pathways into film, new media, and gaming in the Los Angeles area

Updated Sep 4, 1:30 PM