Submit Recordings

Undergraduate applicants should submit recordings only if they believe that their musical abilities will enhance their application. Recordings must isolate and highlight the applicant; group performances that obscure the ability to assess an individual’s level of talent will not receive evaluation. Electronic file submissions are required.

Performers may submit either audio or video of two or three contrasting selections or portions thereof (ones that show variety in style, character, etc.).  The total length of the recording should not exceed 10 minutes. Recordings longer than 10 minutes may not be viewed in their entirety. Applicants may only submit one instrument for evaluation.

Composers should submit a PDF file containing one or two scores representative of their recent work, and, whenever possible, include a link in the PDF to a recording of the work(s) submitted.

Following the guidelines below, complete this survey and upload the required information sheet (see below) when prompted at the bottom of the survey. If you are unsure what instrument category to choose, or your selection includes multiple categories, please select “Other Instruments.”

Your information sheet should include all required information listed below and a clickable link to the recording(s) in ONE Word or PDF document for upload. All files uploaded must follow the naming convention: instrument-lastname-firstname (example: piano-smith-john). In your information sheet please list:

1. Full name
2. Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year: e.g. August 4, 2002)
3. E-mail address (must match the one used on your Common Application)
4. Indicate one: Early Decision, Regular Decision, or Transfer Admission
5. Name of current high school or institution
6. State/Country of high school / current institution
7. College of application (please note: ILR does not consider supplemental music submissions as part of their application process, though submissions will still be reviewed)
8. Instrument category
9. A list of the selections (with titles and composers) and assisting performers (if applicable)
10. Link to the recording (preferably YouTube; instructions for “unlisted” videos are here).

It is to be understood that any recording or work submitted represents your own work; please consult Cornell’s Code of Academic Integrity for definitions of what constitutes plagiarism.

Recordings sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office or to any of the individual schools/colleges will not be considered.

Recordings will not be considered if received after November 1 for Early Decision, January 2 for Regular Decision, or March 15 for transfers.