In addition to the audition on their principal instrument or voice, incoming students interested in Music Industry Studies must upload a resume and a biography as part of the application process. Focus your materials on professionalism, leadership, work ethic, spelling/grammar/vocabulary, hard skills, soft skills, and technical aspects of your background. Your audition demonstrates your musicianship. We will evaluate your aptitude for the Music Industry.
Materials must be submitted at least a week before your audition. Please contact us at music@appstate.edu if you have any questions.
If you are currently an App State student applying for the MIS degree program, please email your documents to processing@appstate.edu.
- Your resume – Your one-page resume should outline (1) your school(s), (2) work experiences (both volunteer and paid), (3) leadership experiences, and (4) hard skills such as software programs, A/V equipment you've used, visual media usage, additional instruments you play, and (5) Awards/Professional Recognition/Civic Memberships.
Highlight experiences related to the music industry, such as working a soundboard at church, creative writing for school magazines, advertising a school/place of worship/civic event, or design concepts for a product/service. You may include any information that demonstrates your readiness to pursue a demanding, competitive career field. Use any format you would like – show us your creativity.
Note: Please name your file as HSOM-FirstLastName.MIS.Resume.docx (Word file format) or HSOM-FirstLastName.MIS.Resume.pdf (PDF file format). For example, HSOM-JayJohnson.MIS.Resume.docx (Word file format) - Your biography – Tell us about yourself in this essay, using the format outlined below. Please use a professional-looking font type and size (i.e., Times New Roman 11pt, Arial 10pt, Courier 12pt, etc).
- Paragraph 1: Provide an introduction of who you are, which concentration/s you are applying for (which can include a dual concentration), what instrument you play and for how long, and where you have grown up.
- Paragraph 2: What is your career goal at this point in your life, and what industry or arts experiences have you had so far that support this goal?
- Paragraph 3: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Your thoughtful response demonstrates your plan for success in your chosen career path.
Note: Please name your file as HSOM-FirstLastName.MIS.Bio.docx (Word file format) or HSOM-FirstLastName.MIS.Bio.pdf (PDF file format). For example, HSOM-JayJohnson.MIS.Bio.docx (Word file format)
(updated August 2025)