Sunderman Conservatory Admissions
We're excited that you're considering a music degree at Gettysburg College and the Sunderman Conservatory of Music! Students interested in a music major or minor must be admitted to Gettysburg College through the College's traditional admissions process, and also accepted into the Sunderman Conservatory of Music through an audition.
Our degree programs include the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music in Performance, and Bachelor of Music Education, as well as a Music Minor. The audition process [RM1.1]varies depending on the program and performance area, but typically includes an interview, a music theory exam for placement, and an audition in the student's primary performance area.
If you're interested in being considered for a Conservatory Scholarship, plan to audition during your senior year of high school. While you can still audition for a music degree program after arriving at Gettysburg, scholarship consideration is only available during the senior-year audition process.
Get started by completing our Music Profile form.
Programs Offered at the Sunderman Conservatory
- Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Bachelor of Music Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Music Minor (students may elect to audition after they enroll and arrive on campus)
2026-2027 Auditions
In-Person Auditions:
- Monday, November 9, 2026
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
Deadlines to Submit Recordings:
(if not auditioning in-person)
- November 7 (Early Decision 1)
- December 12 (Early Action)
- January 23 (Early Decision 2)
- February 6 (Regular Decision)
Early Decision and Early Action candidates are highly recommended to audition in November and December.
"Take advantage of everything the Conservatory has to offer: join ensembles, attend recitals, and meet with faculty. Also, build relationships with your professors and classmates. Several of those relationships will last long after you graduate."
Complete the Music Profile Form
Complete a Music Profile Form to indicate your interest in music and learn more about the Sunderman Conservatory of Music.
Complete the Music Profile Form
Schedule a Visit
Plan your visit to the Sunderman Conservatory. You can sit on on classes and rehearsals, and schedule a lesson with a faculty member in your applied area.
Meet Prof. Amanda Heim
Prof. Amanda Heim of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College shares why Sunderman is such a special place to grow as a musician.
"I would be remiss to not include both Prof. Avner Dorman and Prof. Russell McCutcheon as my most influential faculty mentors. I can’t begin to say all of the lessons that I’ve learned and applied from both of them. Above all, they taught me the value of a keen sense of practicality and when to leave that practicality behind."
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