college fairs hosted by mar member institutions
Each fall, many MAR member institutions from around the country host college fairs for prospective undergraduate and graduate students. Institutions from around the globe attend these fairs and are a great opportunity for prospective students to connect with college representatives. Learn more about getting the most out of a college music fair in this article by Barbra Weidlein.
Fall 2026 fair information will be available by late August 2026.
Please check back regularly for updates!
Redlands music college fair
2-4PM | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Redlands, CA
Hosted by University of Redlands
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Los Angeles music & dance college fair
11AM-2PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by The Colburn School and USC Thornton School of Music
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Houston-Area Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
7-9PM | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Houston, TX
Co-Hosted by University of Houston and Rice University
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SMU Meadows Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
6:30-8:30PM | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Dallas, TX
Hosted by the Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
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florida music college fair
7-9 PM | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Co-Hosted by Florida State University College of Music, Frost School of Music at University of Miami, and FYSO
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Peabody college fair
2-4:30PM | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Baltimore, MD
Hosted by the Peabody Conservatory
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Denver music college fair
7-9 PM | Friday, October 2, 2026 | Denver, CO
Co-Hosted by the Lamont School of Music & Theatre, University of Colorado Denver, Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Northern Colorado
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nyc music college fair
11 AM - 1:30 PM | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | New York City, NY
Hosted by Manhattan School of Music
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upstate new york music college fair
5-7 PM | Monday, October 5, 2026 | Rochester, NY
Co-Hosted by Eastman School of Music, Ithaca College, and The Juilliard School
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michigan performing arts college fair
1-3 PM | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Detroit, MI
Co-Hosted by University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Michigan State University College of Music, and Wayne State University
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Oberlin conservatory performing arts fair
5-7 PM | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Oberlin, OH
Hosted by Oberlin Conservatory
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Chicago Northshore music college fair
6:30-8:30 PM | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Hosted by Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
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