Musicians often think about studying music in college, either as a primary major, or as a double major or minor. There are so many options that it can be hard to choose! Below you will find links to documents that can help you in finding out how to choose a college/conservatory, how to find a summer music festival, how to write a music resume (and when!), and also an excel sheet for planning applications, and a sample audition planner.

Students who are wanting to attend Conservatory or Music School usually need to attend summer festivals during high school, and those are great places to meet potential instrumental teachers. They also should consider trial lessons and visits to music programs as early as their sophomore or junior year of high school.

Summer Programs Listing (multiple links to music festival listings for all instrument types)

College vs Conservatory vs Music School (ideas about all the options available to you, pros and cons)

Sample Resume for Music Applications (start working on this as early in your career as possible)

College Application Excel Planner (especially useful if you are applying to regular colleges and music colleges)

Sample Audition Planner (this was done for a viola Master of Music application, but gives a layout to help you organize your own)

YPSO students have gone on to study at major conservatories in the US and Abroad, and at highly academic universities and colleges, as well as at smaller private colleges and state colleges. All of these options have potential for music study. Your experience at YPSO will be a huge benefit in preparing you for college music auditions and programs.