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Application for Undergraduate Music Admissions

PLEASE NOTE: The firm deadline for receipt of this application is four weeks prior to your audition. This is an application to the School of Music only. You must also apply separately to Georgia State University.

Applicant Information
First Name
Last Name
GSU ID#
(If Known)
E-mail Address
Confirm E-mail
As all communication from the School of Music will be via e-mail it is critical that this is a working e-mail address that is checked regularly.
Address
City
State(If in US)
Zip
Country
(If not in US)
Primary Contact Phone ( ) -      
Primary Instrument
Program Information
I am applying for:
I am applying as a(n):
Are you currently receiving aid from another institution?

My proposed concentration is:
Audition Date Preference

An audition is required for ALL concentrations
Academic History
Achievement Test Scores: SAT (combined math and verbal only)
ACT

Please list below all high schools and institutions of higher education you have attended starting with the most recent.
Institution 1

Name:  
Dates of attendance:   (mm/yy) to   (mm/yy)
GPA:  
Degree attained (if any):
Institution 2

Name:
Dates of attendance: (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)
GPA:
Degree attained (if any):
Institution 3

Name:
Dates of attendance: (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)
GPA:
Degree attained (if any):


Private Instruction

Current or most recent private instructor on your instrument or voice.
Instructor Name 
Instructor Phone 
Instructor E-mail 
Dates of continuous study: (mm/yy) to (mm/yy)
Performance Experience
Please list, with year, any significant musical experiences or accomplishments (i.e. All State or District festival participation, principal position in ensemble, summer music festivals, etc).
(ex. All State Musical Competition 2002)  

Please list all significant pieces you have studied and/or performed on your major instrument or voice. Please list each piece on a separate line and include the composer and whether performed or studied.

(ex. Composer's Full Name - Composition, Studied or Performed,)  

Essay Question
Please answer the following question in a typed essay of a maximum of 500 words. What is the reason that you have decided to pursue music as a major in college?
We suggest you type this into a word processor then copy and paste it here
 

Miscellaneous Questions
Have you applied to Georgia State University?
 
If so, have you been accepted?

How did you find out about the Georgia State University School of Music
Have you been in contact with any GSU music faculty? If yes, with whom?


Required Supplmental Materials
Please submit separately at least two letters of reference from persons who are familiar with your musical ability. Your application cannot be considered without these letters. Please have your recommenders send the letters directly to:

Office of Admissions and Enrollment
Attn: David Smart
Georgia State University
School of Music
P.O. Box 4097
Atlanta, GA 30302-4097
Phone: (404) 413-5900
Important Audition Information
  1. All undergraduate students applying for any of the degrees in music must pass an audition on their instrument or voice. For a list of suggested repertoire on all instruments and voice please visit www.music.gsu.edu/undergradauditionrequirements.aspx. Please note that this is suggested repertoire.

  2. Approximately three weeks before your audition date you will be sent an e-mail asking you to confirm your intent to audition. You MUST RSVP by following the instructions included in this email in order to be scheduled on the specific audition day. If you do not RSVP, you will not be able to audition, even if you show up that day. If you have e-mail spam filters please set them to allow group e-mails from the following e-mail addresses: musdjs@langate.gsu.edu, musrja@langate.gsu.edu.

  3. On audition day in addition to your performing audition, you will take a theory placement exam which is used only for placement purposes and is not a factor in admission. Also, those with some piano skills may wish to take the optional piano placement exam which can allow technically proficient musicians to pass out of some or all of the required undergraduate piano sequence.
By pressing submit you certify that the information contained on this application is entirely complete, accurate and factual.