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The application deadline for auditions in New York is November 1, 2025.

Video pre-screening is in operation at this venue

Pre-screening videos must be submitted by the application deadline (November 1, 2025).

Some auditions are not available in New York for 2026 entry

Candidates for the following principal studies cannot audition at this venue:

• Composition
• Composition for Screen
• Conducting
• Organ
• Percussion
• Historical instruments

Candidates for the following courses cannot audition/interview at this location:

• Master of Science in Performance Science
• MMus Ed Teaching Musician
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Artist Diploma in Opera

Audition dates in New York for 2026 entry

Auditions in New York are expected to be held on 4 and 5 February 2026

Video pre-screening for performers for 2026 entry

Performers auditioning at the RCM’s overseas audition venues are subject to a two-stage assessment process: 

Step 1: applicants submit their application on UCAS Conservatoires and a pre-screening audition video for assessment by the Faculty. Videos must be submitted by the application deadline for your application to be valid.

Step 2: applicants short-listed by the panel are invited to attend a live audition.

If you have already submitted a pre-screening video and you are no longer able to attend a live audition at one of our overseas venues, or if the RCM decides it cannot hold live auditions at your chosen venue, your pre-screening video will be used as your video audition. You will not need to submit another video. Video auditions are assessed on the basis of the video submission and UCAS Conservatoires application; in some instances, applicants may also be asked to participate in an online interview.

Preparing and submitting pre-screening videos

Audition venue in New York for 2026 entry

The DiMenna Centre for Classical Music, New York

Accompanists in New York for 2026 entry

If you require an accompanist and cannot bring your own the RCM can provide an accompanist for you. You do not normally need to let us know whether you need an accompanist or to provide copies of the music in advance. Please remember to bring a hard copy of the music for the accompanist, digital music is not permitted.

Consideration for scholarships in New York for 2026 entry

Applicants will automatically be considered for scholarships as well as places. Eligibility for scholarships is based on merit, which is determined by performance at audition. There is no need to submit a separate application.