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Required Audition Repertoire
Click here for a complete list of audition repertoire.
Application Information
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE UPLOADED ONTO THE APPLICATION ANY NECESSARY SUPPORTING MATERIALS (see list below). You can return to your application any number of times until all items have been uploaded - THEN click on the submit button.
Your application will be complete when Credo has received each of the following items:
(applications will not be acted on until all four are completed)
| 2. Application fee: |
$40 if received by February 1 |
| $50 if received after February 1 | |
| (Please mail a check to: | 65 E. College St., Ste. 7, Oberlin, OH 44074) |
3. Digital photo of the applicant – uploaded in the online application
4. Audition – either uploaded in the digital application, or live audition (see schedule below)
5. Recommendation letter (from teacher, orchestra director, youth leader, pastor, or employer) - either mailed directly to Credo at the address below, or uploaded in the online application. NOT REQUIRED FOR RETURNING CREDO STUDENTS
6. FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS ONLY: Signed copy of Federal Income Tax Form 1040 (first page only) - either mailed directly to Credo at the address below, or uploaded in the online application.
A worksheet for the financial aid form (on the electronic application) may be downloaded here.
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Supporting Documents:
You may scan supporting documents and upload in your online application, OR mail directly to:
| Credo |
| 65 East College St., Suite #7 |
| Oberlin, OH 44074 |
| Attn: Director of Admissions |
Auditions
All students must audition for admission and placement. Repertoire for each instrument can be accessed here.
Live auditions are preferred. Video auditions (for those who live more than 100 miles from live audition sites, or are submitted after live audition days) may easily be attached to the application.
Audition Dates
Audition locations and audition hours are listed below for your information. Please indicate on your online application which audition date you prefer.
We will contact you to schedule your specific audition time and answer any questions about the audition process.
| January 21, 3:00-7:00PM | Atlanta, GA |
| Woodruff Arts Center (Rehearsal Hall), 1280 Peach Tree Street NE | |
| January 22, 3:00-7:00PM | Atlanta, GA |
| Woodruff Arts Center (Circle Room), 1280 Peach Tree Street NE | |
| January 23, beginning at 7:00PM | Arlington, TX |
| UT-Arlington, Irons Hall, 700 Greek Row Drive | |
| January 24, beginning at 4:30PM | Plano, TX |
| Plano Senior High School, 2200 Independence Parkway | |
| January 25, 5:00PM and later | San Francisco, CA |
| Ruth Asawa School for the Arts, 555 Portola Drive | |
| January 30, 2:00-7:30PM | Los Angeles, CA |
| The Colburn School, 200 South Grand Avenue | |
| February 3, 7:00-10:00PM | Rochester, NY |
| Eastman School of Music, room 305 | |
| February 4, beginning at 2:00PM | Boston, MA |
| New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Ave. | |
| February 11, 18, 25 & March 3 by appointment | Oberlin, OH |
| Oberlin Conservatory | |
| February 21, 6:00-9:30PM | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Michigan School of Music, Bonisteel Boulevard | |
| March 9, 1:00-5:00PM | Evanston, IL |
| Northwestern University, Regenstein Hall, 60 Arts Circle Drive, room 137 | |
| March 9, 7:00-9:00PM | Chicago, IL |
| 65 E. Monroe St. | |
| March 10, time TBA | Wheaton, IL |
| Wheaton College |
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For technical assistance in completing the application, click on “Help” on the application itself. CitizenGroove staff will be of assistance
For information about Credo programs or for general assistance in completing your application, contact:
| Director of Admissions: | admissions@credochambermusic.org |
| 440-774-3658 |
Deadlines
| February 1 | First admissions decisions made |
| February 20 | Additional admissions decisions made |
| March 1 | Additional admissions decisions made |
| March 12 | All materials due for financial aid applicants |
| March 15 | All financial aid decisions made, additional admissions decisions made |
| March 27 | Completed applications due for all applicants |
| April 1 | Final admissions decisions made |
| April 15 |
$400 deposit due |
| Mid June | Student orientation packets mailed |
| On or before arrival at Credo |
Remaining balance due |
| For more information, contact the Director of Admisions: |
| admissions@credochambermusic.org |
| (440) 774-3658 |
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