In addition to the audition on their principal instrument or voice, incoming students interested in Music Education must supply a resume as part of the application process in their MyMountaineer portal. A Word document or a PDF may be submitted.
In addition to successfully completing an audition on their principal instrument or voice, prospective students will also submit a portfolio and complete an interview with the composition faculty. The interview and audition will be scheduled for the same day.
In addition to the audition on their principal instrument or voice, students interested in majoring in Music Therapy are required to participate in an interview with members of the music therapy faculty. The interview typically takes place on the day of the audition.
In addition to the audition on their principal instrument or voice, incoming students interested in Music Industry Studies must supply a resume and a biography as part of the application process in their MyMountaineer portal. A Word document or a PDF may be submitted.
If you are currently an App State student applying for the MIS degree program, please email your documents to processing@appstate.edu.
The length of your recording will depend on your piece. If you are recording a fairly long piece, reach out to our faculty to determine if they might only want to hear a specific section of the piece. When in doubt, please ask.
Each video recording should be no larger than 4GB if possible for fastest uploading.
Naming conventions: FirstLastName.Instrument.Piece#/Song#. For example: JayJohnson.Clarinet.Piece1 or JennyCarson.Soprano.Song1
Piano accompaniment is not needed unless you are auditioning for our voice program. As an instrumentalist you may use an accompanist, but the camera should be centered on you so that the faculty can observe your physical appearance as you play.
