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Required Audition Repertoire / Auditions / Deadlines
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 items are completed)
1. Online application
| 2. Application fee: | Pay at the end of online application |
| $55 if submitted after February 1 | |
| $25 for all returning students | |
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)
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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. 2013 repertoire for each instrument can be viewed 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
Below is the schedule of audition dates. 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 two weeks before the audition is to occur.
| Date | Location | |
| January 11, 12 | San Francisco, CA | |
| January 14 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| February 9 | Oberlin, OH | |
| February 11 | Ann Arbor, MI | |
| February 16 | Oberlin, OH | |
| February 22 | Oberlin, OH | |
| February 25 | Plano, TX | |
| February 26 | Arlington, TX | |
| March 2 | Oberlin, OH | |
| March 9 | Wheaton, IL | |
| March 10 | Chicago, IL | |
Deadline and Admissions Timeline
| March, April | A limited number of applicants will be admitted via "rolling admission." Winning candidates will be sent contracts. |
| May 1 | Website will be updated with any remaining openings |
| June 1 | All final admissions decisions made |
| June 10 | Student registration forms available |
| July 1 | Student registration forms due |
Questions?
For technical assistance in completing the application, click on “Help” on the application itself. DecisionDesk staff will be of assistance.
For more information about Credo programs, or for general assistance in completing your applications, contact Director of Admissions, Vicky Slowik: |
| admissions@credochambermusic.org |
| (440) 774-3658 |
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