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Eastman School of Music

Admissions

At Eastman we foster a community of passionate and talented students who possess the self-discipline and intellectual curiosity to succeed in music. We develop not only students’ performance abilities, but also their academic and practical skills.

First-Year and Transfer Applicants Link to section

Students applying for a bachelor of music degree will apply directly to the Eastman School of Music through their online application. Students applying for a dual degree (BM plus a BA or BS), will also need to submit an application to the College at the University of Rochester.

When applying to Eastman prospective students will need to audition in person or submit a recording, as well as submit:

  • Comprehensive listing of the significant repertoire you have studied in the last five years
  • Transcript
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation

Some majors require additional materials to be submitted:

Composition applicants must submit composition scores and composition recordings.

Jazz Writing applicants must upload three or four scores of compositions and/or arrangements that display writing for large and small jazz group formats.

Theory applicants must submit a written paper, ideal on a musical subject, that showcases your writing and research skills, as well as representative exercises in part-writing, counterpoint, musical analysis, and/or model composition as part of their application.

The above materials will be evaluated in the admissions review process. Selected applicants will be scheduled for an online interview with faculty. Theory interviews will include testing of the applicant’s aural skills, keyboard proficiency, and analytical skills.

For more detailed information about the application process, and required materials, see the undergraduate admissions page.

Test Scores Link to section

The Eastman School of Music no longer considers SAT and ACT scores as part of the admissions process, and therefore we do not ask applicants to submit these scores.

If English is not your first language, please see the English Proficiency Requirements for complete information about Duolingo English test requirements.

Eastman’s school codes are different from the University of Rochester codes. Our College Board code for TOEFL score submission is 2224.