Seattle Conservatory of Music Application

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Apply now to the Seattle Conservatory of Music's 2022-2023 academic year!

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We are no longer accepting applications for Chamber Music for the 2022-23 season. 


Musicians interested in participating in Chamber Music in Terms 2 or 3 should contact Conservatory Manager Gabriela Garza at gabriela.garza@syso.org.
Important Dates:
  • June 1 - Application opens
  • September 3 - Deadline for audition video submissions (only if applicable, see below)
  • September 10 - Acceptance notifications sent out
  • September 17 - Deadline to accept or decline placement
  • September 24 - First day of class
Class and Rehearsal Information:

SCM classes/rehearsals will be held on Saturdays at Kellogg Middle School from 9:00am to 3:45pm. Your exact time will depend on your AYOP orchestra placement (if applicable), and on which class you registered for. Please refer to our website for specific times. Prior to the first day of class, you will receive an SCM Student Handbook and a Syllabus that will include a year-round calendar with all the dates, times and information you need to know. 


Entrance and Audition Guidelines:

  • Chamber Music - This class requires a video audition, click here for audition guidelines.
  • Collegiate Prep - This class requires a video audition, click here for audition guidelines.
  • Intro to Musicianship - This class does not require an audition nor an entrance exam. 
  • Advanced Musicianship - If you wish to enroll in Advanced Musicianship, and have not yet taken SYSO's Intro to Musicianship course; a placement test will be required on the first day of class. 
  • Composition - This class requires at least one year of participation in either of the Musicianship classes. If a student would like to apply to Composition without having previously taken Musicianship, please contact our program manager Gabriela Garza. 


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*Please select Yes if you have had a student attend any of the following programs: Academic Year Orchestra Program (all orchestras), Seattle Conservatory of Music, Marrowstone Music Festival, or SYSO Summer Music. 
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