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Composition Portfolio Information
A prescreening video is required. To accommodate prescreening, applicants are strongly urged to submit applications well before the deadline of December 1.
PRESCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit 2-3 original compositions (electronic scores preferred). Applicants for graduate programs (MM, PS, DMA) should include at least one work for large ensemble (chamber orchestra, full orchestra or wind ensemble). Each composition must be accompanied by an audio/video recording uploaded to the application. Hard copies may be sent to CIM at:
Cleveland
Institute of Music Admissions Office
11021 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
Scores become the property of CIM and are not returned. Electronically submitted compositions uploaded to the application must be formatted to print on 8 ½" x 11” paper.
In addition to the 2-3 scores and recordings of the compositions, Composition applicants must upload the following to the application.
AUDITION/INTERVIEW
After preliminary score review, selected applicants are invited to Cleveland for an interview.