Crane Admissions

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Thank you for your interest in The Crane School of Music and The State University of New York at Potsdam. We look forward to your application and audition. The following information is to assist you in completing the admissions process. If you have any questions,please call the College and/or The Crane School at 1-877-POTSDAM (toll free). This number has an automated menu system that will allow you to contact both the College and the Crane admissions offices. Or e-mail us at admissions@potsdam.edu (College) or crane@potsdam.edu (Crane).

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2011-2012 Audition Days


On-Campus Auditions

  • Saturday, January 28, 2012
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012

Off-Campus Auditions

Long Island – Mt. Sinai High School

  • Thursday, February 23, 2012
  • Friday, February 24, 2012

Rochester – Hochstein School of Music

  • Thursday, February 23, 2012
  • Friday, February 24, 2012

Albany - Taconic Hills Central School District

  • Thursday, February 23, 2012


Audition Information


Piano and Percussion auditions are available on-campus dates only.

Voice Applicants: Accompanists are available for both on and off-campus voice auditions only for a $30.00 fee which must be paid when the audition is scheduled.

The Crane School of Music makes every effort to ensure that on and off-campus auditions provide an equal evaluation and opportunity for admission. All prospective students auditioning off-campus will need to provide their own instruments. For each location, the auditions generally require two hours. Warm-up facilities and time are sometimes limited at off-campus sites. There is a $50.00 non-refundable site fee for off- campus auditions which must be paid when the audition is scheduled. Please arrange for your audition at least 3 weeks prior to the date, to ensure a space on our schedule and time for confirmation.

Office of Admissions
The State University of New York at Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: (315) 267-2180
E-mail: admissions@potsdam.edu

 

Office of Music Admissions
The Crane School of Music
The State University of New York at Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: (315) 267-2775
E-mail: crane@potsdam.edu