APPLICATION AND AUDITION INFORMATION
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Friday, February 27, 2026
We will arrange an alternative audition for those interested in applying after formal audition dates have passed.
Entrance Into the School of Music Requires 3 Steps:
Find Your Path
We can guide you to become a Panther, regardless of whether you are a high school graduate, current student, or pursuing an advanced degree. Launch your career on our downtown Atlanta campus, where endless opportunities and limitless potential await.
Undergraduate Students
Discover an extensive array of bachelor’s degree programs located in the heart of Atlanta’s downtown.
Graduate Students
Advance your education by choosing from a diverse range of highly-regarded professional and graduate programs to take the next step.
Resources
Explore tools to help you succeed from day one. Whether you’re preparing for the Theory Placement Exam, reviewing audition requirements and suggested repertoire or determining which entry path to take for the Music Industry concentration, these resources will guide you toward a strong start at Georgia State.
Which Path Should I Take?
Not sure whether you need to prepare a live audition or submit a digital portfolio? This guide breaks down which concentrations require a traditional audition and explains the digital portfolio option available for applicants interested in the Music Industry concentration.
Repertoire Suggestions & Audition Requirements
Get a head start on your audition preparation with detailed requirements and suggested repertoire for each instrument and voice type. Whether you’re applying for undergraduate or graduate study, the two documents below outline what to expect and how to showcase your strengths.
Theory Placement Exams
All incoming undergraduate and graduate music students are required to complete a Theory Placement Exam before registering for music theory and aural skills courses at Georgia State.
- Undergraduate Students: You must complete the exam prior to registering for your first semester. Accepted students will be notified of available in-person testing dates. Use the resource below to understand what’s covered and how to prepare.
- Graduate Students (Master of Music): You must complete the Theory Placement Exam virtually before the first week of classes. This exam determines whether you need to take MUS 6160: Review of Harmony, Form, and Analysis (offered online each Fall). Remedial coursework is required if needed but does not count toward graduate credit hours. Retakes are not allowed.
- To register for the graduate exam, contact Dr. Mark McFarland at [email protected], and be sure to email him upon completion so your exam can be graded promptly.
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Atlanta, GA 30302-3993