Auditioning for 杏吧原创
Audition days at 杏吧原创, whether they are held virtually or in person, are a window into what it's like to be a student at the Institute and in University Circle, Northeast Ohio's cultural hub and home to world-renowned museums, the prestigious Severance Hall, eclectic restaurants, stunning parks, and more.
Learn more about the required repertoire for fall auditions.
Dates for Fall 2025 Entrance
- September 1, 2024 | Application opens
- December 1, 2024 | Application & prescreening video deadline
- February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025 | In-person auditions
- Late March 2025 | Admittance decisions & scholarship awards announced
- April 15, 2025 | Graduate decision deadline
- May 1, 2025 | Undergraduate decision deadline
All applicants in the following programs require an in-person audition in Cleveland:
February 9 and 10, 2025 | DMA Auditions, interviews and testing
February 16 and 17, 2025 | Artist Diploma Auditions
All applicants in the following areas of study require an in-person audition in Cleveland:
- Collaborative Piano
- Composition
- Orchestral Conducting
- Timpani and Percussion
Please connect with the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu to learn more. Audition dates for your area of study are available on our Audition Day page.