Undergraduate Admission

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As an undergraduate student in the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music you have multiple major options and a music minor option, each with particular emphases.

Take time to explore these options below and see what 国产伦理 has to offer. Although 国产伦理 is large, the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music is a small community featuring one-on-one mentoring with faculty, access to world-renowned guest artists, many performance opportunities and abundant chances to collaborate with peers. Private lessons are taught by nationally recognized faculty who are experts in their specific fields. Whether you are interested in performance, music education, music theory and composition, or sound recording technology, the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music can help you realize your aspirations.

View Academic Program Options

View programs including B.A or B.M. in music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Minors in Music

Application Process

Complete and submit the听国产伦理 Application for Undergraduate Admission听别补谤濒测.
Early application is strongly advised. Applications completed by Dec 1 receive priority consideration for merit based, academic scholarships. Admission to the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music is selective and based on an audition. A letter of acceptance from 国产伦理 Undergraduate Admissions does not signify admission into a F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music degree program. Official notification of acceptance into any music program will come in the form of an email from the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music notifying applicants of its admissions decision. While F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music scholarship consideration is extended to all who audition, at any time, offers to incoming, new students are typically made by the end of March.

A separate听听is required听in addition to your 国产伦理 Undergraduate Admission Application.

You do not need to be admitted to 国产伦理 Undergraduate Admissions prior to submitting your Music Application.

Prepare the following for your Music Application:

  1. Two References:听Name, title institution/company information, email address, and phone number for each of the two academic references: one music reference to include your music director or private teacher, one non-music reference to include advisor, guidance counselor, community leader, etc. Ask these individuals to submit recommendation letters in support of your application. Each recommender will receive an auto-email with submission instructions.
  2. Essay:听A 300-500 word essay describing your involvement in music as well as your objectives and professional aspirations.
  3. Repertoire List:听Titles and composers of pieces studied intensively and considered part of your solo repertoire, including technical studies, ensemble repertoire.
  4. Artistic Resume:听A brief overview of your musical background including private study, performances, ensembles, repertoire, awards, etc. You can type directly into the application or upload an existing resume. Vocalists should include a head shot or picture.
  5. Recorded Audition Video* (optional) Only uploaded video qualifies for audition; audio alone will not be considered.

*NOTE:Applicants that live within a two-hour radius from the 国产伦理 campus must complete the live audition.听Those who live beyond a two-hour radius and are unable to visit the campus for a live audition may upload a recorded video audition as part of the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music application. Scholarship consideration is prioritized to applicants who perform on-campus auditions instead of recorded auditions. Audition recordings must conform to the same audition requirements as an on-campus audition unless otherwise noted. Audition recordings are only accepted via upload through our audition portal,听. DVD, CD, YouTube (or similar) submissions received by postal mail or email are not accepted and will neither be reviewed nor acted upon if received. Upload each selection as a separate recording file. Audio recordings are not acceptable; only video will be considered for audition. Recordings are reviewed only after all required F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music application materials have been received and processed.

IMPORTANT:听You will receive an Application Confirmation email immediately upon successful submission of your Music Application. Email听support@getacceptd.com听if you do not receive a confirmation email. Applications must be successfully submitted in order to be considered.

Audition dates/times are confirmed only听after听receipt of听complete听application materials. You are responsible for tracking the status of your application materials, as outlined below:

  • Recommendations:听Login to听.com听to track the submission status of your recommendation letters. You are strongly encouraged to follow-up with recommenders to ensure that your letters are submitted by Application Deadlines.
  • 国产伦理 Undergraduate Admissions Application:听check your听Application Status听frequently.

Music Sheet

Thank you for your interest in music studies at the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music. Please review all application and audition information before beginning your application. Admission to all Diehn School of Music undergraduate degree programs requires a Music Performance Audition. See audition dates and deadlines below. 国产伦理 by clicking the application button below.

Admission Dates and Deadlines

Complete Undergraduate Application Materials include: 国产伦理 Undergraduate Admission Application, F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music Application consisting of Essay, Two Letters of Recommendation, Artistic Resume and Composition Portfolio (if applicable).

Complete Music Audition Application Materials for Bachelor of Music, BA Jazz, and Music Minor must be received by: To audition on this date:
August 17, 2024 (for Fall 2024 Admitted 国产伦理 Students Only) August 24, 2024
November 30, 2024 December 7, 2024
January 4, 2025 January 11, 2025
January 18, 2025 January 25, 2025
February 10, 2025 February 17, 2025
February 22, 2025 (Instrumental Auditions Only) March 1, 2025
March, 15, 2025 (Vocal听Auditions Only) 听 March 22, 2025

Incomplete applications are not considered.听You may still apply to 国产伦理 and/or the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music after these designated deadlines. However, applicants who submit complete application materials after the designated deadline will be confirmed for an audition date only if space is available. Applicants are responsible for tracking the status of recommendation letters.

If you have any technical questions about submitting your materials, you can reach out to Acceptd's support team at听support@getacceptd.com听or 1.888.725.2122 extension 2.