Conservatory of Music
For more than 100 years, the Conservatory at Capital University has been preparing students for a wide range of music careers. So, whether you aspire to be a performer, conductor, a music business entrepreneur, or an educator to a new generation of musicians, you’ll find a home at the Conservatory. The prestige and depth of our programs is what makes us distinct. And to ensure that you’ll have opportunities to practice and share your talent, the Conservatory sponsors more than 200 events each year. Many events are free and open to the public. Our audiences come from far and wide to experience the joy of music on our beautiful campus.
What can you do with a degree in this academic area?
- Composer
- Arts Administrator
- Music Producer
- Performer
- Music Educator
- Music Promotion and Marketing
- Arts or Performance Management
- Music Product Manufacturing
- Graduate Studies
Create and Collaborate
The Conservatory is proud of its impressive performance halls, including the 180-seat Huntington Recital Hall and the 900-seat Mees Hall Auditorium. In addition to larger performance venues, our musicians have access to intimate studios for small ensemble rehearsal and private practice. Classrooms for choral, vocal and instrumental groups, and state of the art audio recording and production suites offer ample space for collaboration. And while we’re talking collaboration, at the Con it’s common to find musicians of all interests performing and creating, together. With more than 50 ensembles, you’ll have opportunities to share your talent in any number of groups from bands and choirs to jazz and rock groups, or to lead through one of our student or faculty-conducted chamber music ensembles.
Faculty Taught, Always
At Capital, every course is taught by a professor or faculty member, never a teaching assistant or graduate student. You'll get expert instruction from day one.
Instruments For Everyone
At Capital, our Level the Playing Field Fund proudly provides instruments to students who can't afford one, yours to use for as long as you're here at Capital.
Practice Space On Demand
In the Conservatory, every classroom and performance hall is open to you for practice whenever it isn't in use. Rehearse on your schedule, not just class hours.
Admission and Auditions
Your music. Your voice. Your future.
At the Conservatory of Music at Capital University, your admission journey is the first step toward becoming the musician you’re meant to be.
Discover Your Place at Capital
Our admission process is designed to identify students with the talent, preparation, and passion to thrive in a rigorous university environment—and to become part of a vibrant community of musicians.
Admission to the Conservatory begins with two steps:
Apply to Capital University and submit all required supporting materials.
Complete your Conservatory audition application and register for an audition after receiving academic admission to the University.
Your audition is an opportunity to share your musical preparation, artistry, and potential. Because every musical discipline is unique, audition requirements vary by instrument and area of study. Explore the Audition Requirements for your intended program as you prepare to take the next step.
Learn from Artists Who Invest in You
At Capital, you’ll study with accomplished performers, educators, composers, conductors, scholars, and music professionals who are dedicated to your growth.
Our faculty bring professional experience, artistic perspective, mentorship, and meaningful connections into the classroom, studio, and performance hall. You’ll receive individualized guidance while discovering opportunities to collaborate with musicians across disciplines. Whether you’re pursuing performance, composition, music education, music technology, contemporary music, or another area of study, you’ll be encouraged to develop your unique artistic voice—and prepared to turn your passion into a purposeful career.
Ready to take the next step? Explore our Audition Requirements and Distinguished Faculty, and discover what’s possible at the Conservatory of Music at Capital University.
Questions about admission? Contact the Conservatory Admissions Counselor at 614-236-6101 or admission@capital.edu.
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