Entrance & Scholarship Audition Instructions

All students applying for admission as an undergraduate music major, regardless of whether they want to specialize in performance, composition, music education, music history, etc., are required to perform a vocal or instrumental audition .

 

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FALL APPLICANTS

The Audition Sign-Up or Submission Link Will Be Emailed To You in Late November 2024 (Once The Following Criteria Are Met)

  1. You have applied to CSUF through Cal State ApplyOpens in new window . 
          - OR -
    You currently attend CSUF, and have contacted the appropriate Prospective Student Advisor below to initiate your application.
  2. Your application has been processed by the School of Music. 
    •  It may take up to two weeks for the School of Music to receive your Cal State Apply application.  
    •  Once processed, you will start receiving emails from the School of Music.
  3. Any prescreening requirements have been met (select areas only).  
    •  Prescreening submission instructions will be emailed to applicants in areas requiring prescreening upon meeting the two criteria above.

If you have not received email contact from the School of Music, please contact the appropriate Advisor below.

If you have any questions:

UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION COORDINATOR
 Charlotte Bouck

GRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISOR
Dr. John Koegel

ARTIST DIPLOMA ADVISOR
Dr. Ernest Salem

LIVE AUDITIONS
FEBRUARY 1-2  &  8-9, 2025

Click area links below to review repertoire and other requirements.

Graduate students who would like full consideration for scholarships must apply by January 1

Woodwinds  (excluding Saxophones)
  • Feb. 1 and 2

Saxophones  (classical & jazz)  
  • Feb. 2

Piano
  • Feb. 1 and 8

Voice
  • Feb. 1, 2, 8, and 9

Strings
  • Feb. 1 and 2

Classical Guitar
  • Feb. 8

Jazz 
  • Feb. 8 and 9

Percussion
  • Feb 1, 2, and 8

Brass
  • Feb. 8 and 9

 Online registration for the above dates:

  • Starts:  End of November
  • Feb. 1 & 2 Ends:  January 30, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)
  • Feb 8 & 9 Ends:  February 6, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)

UNDERGRADUATE COMPOSITION PORTFOLIOS

Click area links below to review repertoire and other requirements.

You must also show basic proficiency as either a singer or instrumentalist in a live audition.

Composition

 Submission period for portfolios:

  • Opens:  early December
  • Closes:  February 2, 2024 (11:59 p.m.)

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Click area links below to review requirements

For questions about the Cal State Apply process for graduate applications, please contact Dr. John Koegel

Instrumental and Vocal Performance
  • See live and video auditions

Theory & Composition
  • Portfolio Submission by June 1
  • Contact:  Dr. Ken Walicki

Music History & Literature
  • Contact: Dr. John Koegel

Music Education
  • We are not accepting applications at this time

Choral Conducting
  • Portfolio Submission by December 1
  • Contact: Dr. Robert Istad

Orchestra Conducting
  • Portfolio Submission by January 15
  • Contact:  Prof. Kimo Furumoto

Wind Conducting
  • Portfolio Submission by January 15
  • Contact: Dr. Dustin Barr

Be sure to review the repertoire requirements and other requirements (see above) to complete your application and audition for an undergraduate or graduate degree, and contact the area coordinator if you have any questions.

AREA COORDINATORS

composition & theory - Dr. Ken Walicki

jazz studies - Rodolfo Zuniga

music education - Dr. Dennis Siebenaler

music history & literature - Dr. John Koegel

piano & organ - Prof. Alison Edwards

strings - Dr. Ernest Salem

classical guitar - Douglas Lora Las Casas

voice - Kerry Jennings

woodwinds (inc. saxophone) - Jean Ferrandis

brass & percussion - Prof. Sycil Mathai

choral conducting - Dr. Robert Istad

orchestra conducting - Prof. Kimo Furumoto

wind conducting - Dr. Dustin Barr

UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION COORDINATOR
 Charlotte Bouck

GRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISOR
Dr. John Koegel

ARTIST DIPLOMA ADVISOR
Dr. Ernest Salem

 

Parking and location

When you arrive at the CSUF campus, park in the Nutwood Parking Structure (NPS) (at Nutwood Ave. and State College Blvd.), using either entrance 3 or 4. Parking is free on weekends. Walk toward the elevators and out onto the performing arts walk, and you will see signs directing you to the East Lobby of the Clayes Performing Arts Center (CPAC). CSUF music majors will be awaiting your arrival in the East Lobby outside our Recital Hall, and are there to assist you throughout the day. Please view the CSUF campus mapPDF File Opens in new window for clarification, and follow the red line to the East Lobby.

Thank you for your interest.