Admission Requirements for Bachelor's Programs in Music

1. 1. Have completed high school or be scheduled to graduate before May of the current academic year.
   2. Complete and submit the Application for Admission and pay the $75.00 non-refundable application fee by the deadline established in the Academic Calendar.
   3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent of a B average under another grading system). Applications from students whose GPA is below this requirement will not be considered.
   4. Submit official results from the College Entrance Examination Board (College Board Puerto Rico and Latin America) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Spanish and English section scores are also used for placement into the required language courses.
   5. Submit a minimum 500-word essay with the application describing why they wish to become a music therapist, their professional goals, and the personal qualities they believe will help them succeed in the profession. 
   6. Successfully complete an interview with the Chair of the Department of Music Education and Music Therapy and/or members of the department faculty. The interview is intended to assess the applicant's motivation, evaluate the submitted essay, and determine whether the applicant should proceed to the remaining stages of the admission process or be advised to pursue another academic program. 
   7. Demonstrate written and conversational proficiency in both English and Spanish. Applicants will be required to write one essay in English and one essay in Spanish following the interview.
   8. Receive a favorable recommendation from the Department of Music Education and Music Therapy faculty before proceeding to the audition on their principal instrument. Applicants who do not successfully complete the instrument audition will not be admitted to the Conservatory.
   9. Complete the Theory and Aural Skills Placement Examination. Sample examinations and preparation resources are available on the Admissions section of the Conservatory's website.
   10. Submit three letters of recommendation.

1. Complete and submit the Application for Admission with the appropriate application fee by the deadline established in the Academic Calendar. Late applications are subject to an additional fee.
2. Request that an official transcript be sent directly to the Conservatory from the most recent accredited institution attended. The transcript must demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. High school applicants must submit a final official transcript after graduation confirming completion of secondary education, the graduation date, and a copy of the high school diploma.

Composition Interview Requirements

• Submit three (3) original compositions, each fully notated. Whenever possible, the works should be written for different instruments or instrumental ensembles.
• Include a recording of at least one of the submitted compositions. Recordings may be either live or digitally produced and may be submitted electronically or on CD.
• Perform a musical work of their own choosing and/or one of their original compositions on their principal instrument.
• Participate in an interview with the Composition Faculty Committee. During the interview, applicants should be prepared to discuss their submitted compositions and creative process.

• Upon successfully completing the interview, take the Theory and Aural Skills Placement Examination. Preparation resources are available on the Conservatory's website and through teoria.com.
• Submit official results from the College Entrance Examination Board (College Board Puerto Rico and Latin America) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Scores from the Spanish and English sections are used for placement into the required language courses. This requirement applies only to applicants graduating from high school.

Students who are admitted must submit:

1. A copy of their birth certificate.
2. A valid Immunization Certificate (PVAC-3) showing all required vaccinations. This requirement applies to students under 21 years of age.

International and Homeschooled Applicants:

Additional admission requirements are available for:

Homeschooled Students: https://cmpr.edu/estudiantes-educados-en-el-hogar/

International students: https://cmpr.edu/manual-de-estudiantes-internacionales/

1. Complete and submit the Application for Admission with the appropriate application fee by the deadline established in the Academic Calendar. Late applications are subject to an additional fee.

2. Request that an official transcript be sent directly to the Conservatory from the most recent accredited institution attended. The transcript must demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. High school applicants must submit a final official transcript after graduation confirming completion of secondary education, the graduation date, and a copy of the high school diploma.

3. Submit a pre-screening video with the application. Please refer to the Audition Process section for detailed submission requirements.

4. Submit a portfolio highlighting previous experience and accomplishments in musical theatre. The portfolio should include materials such as photographs, performance programs, reviews, and a detailed list of previous productions specifying the title of each production, the role performed, the venue, and the year. Applicants should also include any previous training in acting, singing, and dance, if applicable.

5. Submit two letters of recommendation from voice teachers, acting coaches, stage directors, or other musical theatre professionals who can evaluate the applicant's artistic ability and potential.

6. Applicants who successfully pass the pre-screening audition will be invited to participate in a live audition at the Conservatory on February.

7. Complete the Theory and Aural Skills Placement Examination. Preparation resources are available on the Conservatory's website and through teoria.com.

8. Take the theory and dictation placement exam. We have several resources available on our website or teoria.com that can help applicants prepare for this exam.