APPLICATION AND AUDITION INFORMATION
Students must apply and be accepted to both the University and School of Music.
Steps to Apply
The Georgia State application is available through the Office of Admissions by calling 404-413-2500 or by applying online. A separate application to the School of Music is required. Students must submit any required pre-screening audition materials and must complete in-person auditions to be accepted.
Audition days for 2020/2021 are:
• Friday, November 13, 2020
• Monday, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions)
• Friday, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration)
You may wish to contact the University Welcome Center to schedule a tour of the Georgia State campus while you are on campus for your audition.
Mon, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions)
Audition Day
Fri, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration)
Audition Day
Fri, April 23, 2021
Audition Day
Sun, August 1, 2021
Private Audition Day
Audition Day
You will choose an audition day on the application. All programs in the School of Music require an audition for admission, including music technology. Music management does not require an audition. Audition days are Saturday, Monday, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions), Friday, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration), and Friday, April 23, 2021. There is also a Private Audition Day, Sunday, August 1, 2021. Note the following:
- Students must audition on the instrument they will study for their degree program.
- Auditions typically last 10 – 20 minutes.
- Repertoire and requirements for each instrument can be accessed here. The selections listed represent general suggestions. Pieces of similar styles and level of difficulty may be substituted as appropriate. Contact the appropriate faculty member if you have questions about a specific instrument or repertoire.
Steps to Apply
All applicants must apply and be accepted to both the Graduate School and School of Music. Please follow the steps below to ensure proper handling of your application materials.
- Apply to the Graduate School. This Application is available online.
- Apply to School of Music through
- Complete a School of Music audition. Students must submit any required pre-screening audition materials and must complete in-person auditions to be accepted.
Audition days for 2020/2021 are:
• Friday, November 13, 2020
• Monday, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions)
• Friday, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration)
You may wish to contact the University Welcome Center to schedule a tour of the Georgia State campus while you are on campus for your audition.
Mon, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions)
Audition Day
Fri, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration)
Audition Day
Fri, April 23, 2021
Audition Day
Sun, August 1, 2021
Private Audition Day
Graduate Requirements
All applicants must apply and be accepted to both The Graduate School and School of Music. Please follow the steps below to ensure proper handling of your application materials.
- Apply to the Graduate School. This Application is available online.
- Apply to the School of Music through Acceptd.
- Complete a School of Music audition, if required. Audition days for 2021 are Saturday, Monday, February 15, 2021 (scholarship auditions), Friday, March 12, 2021 (final day for scholarship consideration), and Friday, April 23, 2021. There is also a Private Audition Day, Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Most programs in the School of Music require an audition for admission. You will choose an audition day on the application. The Master of Music in Education does not require an audition.
- Students must audition on the instrument they will study for their degree program
- Auditions typically last 20 – 30 minutes
- You may wish to contact the University Welcome Center to schedule a tour of the Georgia State campus while you are on campus for your audition.
Audition Repertoire and Requirements
Repertoire and requirements for each instrument can be accessed here. Please note that the selections listed represent general suggestions. Pieces of similar styles and levels of difficulty may be substituted as appropriate. For questions regarding a specific instrument or repertoire, please contact the appropriate faculty member.
Key Dates
Deadlines for doctoral applications are determined by the College of Education. Ph.D. applications are due March 1 (fall and summer enrollment) and October 15 (spring enrollment). Ed.D. applications are due December 15 (summer enrollment only).
All application materials for the Master of Music and non-degree licensure programs must be on file in the appropriate offices by the following dates:
Entrance Deadlines
Spring admission: November 15 (All concentrations except Conducting)
Summer admission: March 1 (Music Education and non-degree programs only)
Fall admission: February 1 (Conducting concentrations)
June 1 (All concentrations except Conducting)
Still have questions? Speak with the GSU School of Music’s Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator! Every Tuesday at 4:30pm, our Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator will be available via Zoom meeting to answer any questions you might have about the audition and application process for the School of Music. Please register here to receive a Zoom invitation for the next upcoming Tuesday session! Please email somadmissions@gsu.edu with any questions!
Contact Us
The School of Music coordinates both graduate and undergraduate admissions. Students seeking an undergraduate degree will apply through university admissions and receive additional support from the central office.
Undergraduate Admissions
Sparks Hall, Suite 200
33 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Graduate Admissions
Haas Howell
75 Poplar St
Atlanta, GA 30303