Major conservatory deadlines.
A working calendar of audition deadlines for major conservatories worldwide. We update it monthly. Use it to plan your prep timeline backwards from the dates that matter to you.
Always confirm directly with the school. Deadlines can change year-to-year. The dates below reflect the most recent published cycle and are starting points for your planning.
United States
Application + pre-screening typically due Dec 1; live auditions Jan–Mar.
| School | Application due | Live auditions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY | Dec 1 | Feb–Mar | Pre-screening required for most majors |
| Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA | Dec 11 | Mar | Merit-only · fully funded · selective |
| Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NY | Dec 1 | Feb–Mar | Pre-screening varies by department |
| New England ConservatoryBoston, MA | Dec 1 | Feb | Live + recorded options |
| Eastman School of MusicRochester, NY | Dec 1 | Jan–Feb | Pre-screening for most majors |
| Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OH | Dec 1 | Feb | — |
| Peabody ConservatoryBaltimore, MD | Dec 1 | Feb | Johns Hopkins partnership |
| Jacobs School (Indiana)Bloomington, IN | Nov 1 / Dec 1 | Jan–Feb | Two deadlines depending on major |
| USC Thornton SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Dec 1 | Feb | — |
| Bienen School (Northwestern)Evanston, IL | Dec 1 | Feb | — |
| Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA | Various | Year-round | Multiple application windows |
United Kingdom
UCAS Conservatoires deadline is typically October 1; auditions Nov–Mar.
| School | Application due | Live auditions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Academy of MusicLondon | Oct 1 | Nov–Mar | UCAS Conservatoires |
| Royal College of MusicLondon | Oct 1 | Nov–Mar | UCAS Conservatoires |
| Royal Northern College of MusicManchester | Oct 1 | Nov–Feb | UCAS Conservatoires |
| Trinity LabanLondon | Oct 1 | Nov–Mar | UCAS Conservatoires |
| Guildhall School of Music & DramaLondon | Oct 1 | Nov–Mar | UCAS Conservatoires |
Continental Europe & beyond
Deadlines vary widely by country and instrument. Always check the institution’s site.
| School | Application due | Live auditions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique (CNSMDP)Paris | Mar–Apr | May–Jun | French academic calendar |
| Mozarteum UniversitySalzburg | Apr | Jun | — |
| Hochschule für Musik Hanns EislerBerlin | Apr | Jun | — |
| Royal ConservatoireThe Hague | Feb–Apr | Apr–May | — |
| Sibelius AcademyHelsinki | Jan | Mar–Apr | — |
| Conservatorio di Musica G. VerdiMilan | Varies | Sep–Oct | Per-instrument announcements |
| The Tianjin Juilliard SchoolTianjin, China | Dec 1 | Feb | Asia-based Juilliard graduate program |
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