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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. 

• A chronological list of completed compositions (including date of composition, instrumentation, duration and any performances) 
• A resume that includes musical activities and training 
• Two video recordings (uploaded separately) demonstrating technical and musical accomplishment on an instrument or voice. These recordings should present two (and only two) contrasting sections of your choice. Accompaniment is not required, except in voice. 

AUDITION/INTERVIEW 

After preliminary score review, selected applicants are invited to Cleveland for an interview.