Applying to Music
the music program at 体育买球
Please be sure to read all of the audition information thoroughly. We acknowledge that the admission process can feel complex. You are encouraged to contact theManager of Music Admissionwith any questions.
Candidates for music majors must be admitted to 体育买球 University before scheduling an audition for entrance to the music program. Once an offer of admission is received, students will be prompted to register for an audition via the River Hawk Portal.
Music major auditions include a performance on your primary instrument/voice and an evaluation of basic musicianship skills. Comprehensive instructions based on your intended instrument(s) and degree program can be found in theaudition and scholarship brochure.
Following admission to 体育买球 University, students will be prompted to register for an audition. Auditions for entrance to the music program will be held at 体育买球 University on the following dates:
- Saturday,December 6, 2025
- Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
Audition spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and only confirmed once the offer of admission to the university is received. If you are unable to audition on a date listed above, you will be able to request an alternate audition date through the registration form. In-person auditions are preferred and afford the candidate the best scholarship consideration. It is also the ideal opportunity to explore 体育买球. Applicants who are unable to travel to campus due to distance from campus may submit a video audition, which is followed by a virtual interview.
Comprehensive instructions based on the intended instrument(s) and degree program can be found in theaudition and scholarship brochure.To receive the best consideration for a music scholarship or non-major performance grant, applicants should audition before April 1.
You will need the River Hawk portal username and password provided at the time of admission to access this form. Contact theAdmission Officeif you need to request that your password be reset.
Prospective music majors are welcome to schedule a focused visit with the department and connect with members of the music faculty and admission staff at any point in the application process. Sample lessons are encouraged of any senior seriously interested in studying music at 体育买球. To schedule a meeting or sample lesson with a member of the music faculty contact theManager of Music Admission.
体育买球 University awards music scholarships (“Performance Grants”) to talented non-majors. Selected students receive weekly private lessons at no additional cost and are required to participate in alarge ensemble. These scholarships are competitive awards based on an audition with emphasis given to instruments that will be most helpful to the music department.
Non-major music scholarship auditions will be held at 体育买球 onFriday, March 13, 2026. Participation in the March audition event is preferred; however, you will be able to request an alternate audition date or video option via the registration form. To receive the best consideration for a non-major music scholarship, auditions should take place before April 1.
Participants should be prepared to present two contrasting selections of their choice. *Singers are asked to audition with one piece of their choosing and preparethe Italian song “Caro mio ben” from the24 Italian Songs and Ariascollection in a comfortable key – available fordownload here.
You will need the River Hawk portal username and password provided at the time of admission to access this form. Contact theAdmission Officeif you need to request that your password be reset.
