Dates and Locations
All live auditions and interviews are held on the Oberlin campus in Oberlin, OH. Auditions and interviews on campus are conducted by the applied faculty in the specified area of study, and are an excellent way to get to know the faculty, students, campus, and community. Applicants not able to attend an on-campus audition will have the option of submitting a recorded audition.
2021 - 2022 Auditions in Oberlin
| Area | Available Audition Dates |
|---|---|
| Voice | January 25-29, 2022 |
| Piano | January 27-29, 2022; February 19-20, 2022 (international students only) |
| Organ | January 29, 2022 |
| Flute | January 26, 27, and 29, 2022 |
| Oboe | February 19, 2022 |
| Clarinet | January 26, 27, and 29, 2022 |
| Bassoon | January 26 and 29, 2022 |
| Horn | January 26 and 29, 2022 |
| Trumpet | January 26 and 29, 2022 |
| Trombone | January 26 and 29, 2022 |
| Tuba | January 29, 2022 |
| Percussion | January 28-29, 2022 |
| Violin | January 27-29, 2022; February 19, 2022 (international students only) |
| Viola | January 27-29, 2022 |
| Cello | January 27-29, 2022 |
| Double Bass | January 28, 2022; February 18-19, 2022 |
| Harp | January 29, 2022 |
| Classical Guitar | January 29, 2022 |
| Jazz Studies | January 27-29, 2022 |
| Composition | January 28-29, 2022 |
| TIMARA | February 18-19, 2022 |
| Historical Performance (less Harpsichord) | January 29, 2022 |
| Harpsichord | February 19, 2022 |
Conservatory Audition Travel Fund
The Conservatory Audition Travel Fund provides financial assistance for prospective music students who would not otherwise be able to travel to Oberlin for auditions or other activities related to their application for admission to Oberlin Conservatory. If you qualify for a fee waiver or would like to be considered for travel assistance, please email conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu to request an application for funding.