A wide variety of performance opportunities await our students each year, with orchestras, bands, choirs and opera, jazz nonets and combos, small ensembles, and more.
A variety of programs and initiatives operate continuously or annually to enhance learning experiences and help students prepare for their future in music.
The MSU College of Music supports and challenges students, values innovation and creativity, and helps every community member achieve professional excellence.
The Bachelor of Music degree in music performance requires concentrated study in one of the following five performance areas: piano, stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, or voice. An admissions audition is required for consideration.
After you create your admissions account, you will be asked to select an application type. You will be creating two applications – the main university application (First-Year or Transfer) and the College of Music Supplemental Application. Follow the advertised deadlines for the main university application. The College of Music Supplemental Application deadline is Dec 1 for Fall applicants, and Oct 1 for Spring applicants. Current MSU students do not file a main university application. Instead, file only the Music Supplemental Application.
In your personal statement, please describe your educational and musical background, goals and objectives, and future career plans. Include any information that you feel would be helpful to the College of Music in making our admission decision. Limit your statement to 300-500 words.
Request letters of recommendation from two individuals familiar with your musical abilities.
This major requires a successful admissions audition on one of the below-listed disciplines.
Instruments
Bassoon Cello Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium Flute Harp Horn Oboe Percussion Piano Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice
Jazz Instruments
Double Bass Drums Guitar Piano Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Voice
International applicants are required to submit a variety of things to complete their application. MSU Admissions has collected a comprehensive list of what is needed.