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Department of Music
Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1560

In State-208-426-1596
Toll Free-1-800-824-7017

Last updated August 13, 2008

Admissions to Boise State University and the Department of Music

Admissions to Boise State and the Department of Music is a two step process:

All incoming and transfer students must perform an audition for the music faculty and take the Music Literacy Predictive Exam. Auditions and exams will take place beginning with the first audition day in Spring Semester. Students who a) perform an acceptable performance audition, and b) complete the Music Literacy Exam will be granted Music Major status. All other students will be given Pre-Music Major status. Only Pre-Music Major and Music Major status students will be allowed to enroll in Materials of Music I. Only Music Majors will be allowed to enroll in Materials of Music II.Students at the pre-music major status are given one semester to achieve music major status.

Admission Audition Dates:

Thursday, August 21, 2008 ("Catch Up Auditions" for students who are entering Fall of 2008. Please call 208-426-1596 ASAP to set up an an audition time.)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009

 

1.

Entrance Requirements:

Vocal

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

Strings

Keyboard

Graduate Level

2.

Download an Admissions/Scholarship Application (MS Word)

or

Download an Admissions/Scholarship Application (pdf file)

Please note: Application for Admissions and Scholarship is done on the same form.

To request further Information or request an audition time

Music Scholarships at Boise State University and the Department of Music

The Department of Music recognizes talented students by awarding music scholarships in both the instrumental and vocal performance areas. Scholarship auditions are generally held in December and early spring at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. Current BSU music students need to reapply each year for any music scholarships they may be receiving.

(Please note, "Scholarship Requirements" may differ somewhat from "Admission Requirements" in each area. It is the student's responsibility to understand any nuances between the two.)

Scholarship Audition Dates (Same as Admission Dates):

Saturday, December 6, 2008
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Saturday, march 7, 2009

1.

Scholarship Requirements:

Vocal

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

Strings

Keyboard

Graduate Level

2.

Download an Admissions/Scholarship Application (MS Word)

or

Download an Admissions/Scholarship Application (pdf file)

Please note: Application for Admissions and Scholarship is done on the same form.

To request further Information or request an audition time