Bachelor of Music, Option in Performance

Follow these steps to apply to the B.M. degree program with an option in Performance:

1. Review prospective undergraduate student audition requirements

2. Apply to the university using the Cal State Apply website

3. Schedule an audition

• Note: schedule your audition even if you have not been accepted to the university yet. Audition slots fill up quickly

4. (Optional) Schedule an introductory private lesson with the Area Director of your instrument:

• Brass: Rob Frear
• Jazz: Jeff Jarvis
• Keyboard: Shun-Lin Chou
• Percussion: Ted Atkatz
• Strings: Moni Simeonov
• Woodwinds: Rob Frear
• Voice: Alexander Hahn

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Transfer Students

Composition Portfolio

Composition transfer students must submit a portfolio of their creative work as part of their audition. The portfolio should contain three to five recent original notated works that show your awareness of 20th-21st century practices in composition. These scores should be accompanied by live recordings (preferred); however, electronic versions are acceptable. Composition applicants should also include a complete list of works including title, duration, instrumentation, and performances for each piece.

Once a student passes the performance audition, they must be offered admission to the conservatory for instrumental or vocal study. Acceptance to the composition major, however, will only be offered after the portfolio has been reviewed by the composition faculty.

Transfer students may contact Raymond Torres-Santos if they have any additional questions regarding required portfolio materials.

Classical Guitar

Undergraduate transfer students in composition may audition on classical guitar, but need to contact Raymond Torres-Santos ahead of time to arrange that audition.

Composition Portfolio Submission Form

Transfer students will need to submit their portfolio materials by the last audition day using the online audition form.

The Music Education Major

Students wishing to become teachers in K-12 public schools should audition and interview as Music Education majors.

Students who wish to be studio teachers or who plan to go directly to graduate school after their undergraduate studies would be better served with a performance degree.

Follow these steps to apply to the Bachelor of Music—Music Education, Option in Instrumental Music or the Bachelor of Music—Music Education, Option in Choral-Vocal Music degree program:

1. Review prospective undergraduate student audition requirements

• To be considered for Instrumental Music Education you must pass a performance audition on your instrument
• To be considered for Choral Music Education you must pass a performance audition on voice or keyboard
• Direct all performance audition-related questions to the area director of your specific instrument or voice. Do not contact the area director(s) of Music Education for questions about your audition

2. Apply to the university using the Cal State Apply website

3. Schedule a performance audition

• Note: schedule your audition even if you have not been accepted to the university yet. Audition slots fill up quickly
• When filling out the Prospective Student Audition Form, check the major and option box marked "B.M. Music Education—Choral/Vocal Option" or "B.M. Music Education—Instrumental Option"

4. Schedule a Music Education Interview

• Only after you complete the prospective student audition form will you be provided a link to schedule a Music Education interview

Bachelor of Arts

Follow these steps to apply to the B.A. degree program:

1. Review prospective undergraduate student audition requirements

2. Apply to the university using the Cal State Apply website

• Specify your degree: Bachelor of Arts

3. Schedule an audition

• Note: schedule your audition even if you have not been accepted to the university yet. Audition slots fill up quickly

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