Department of Music

Admissions and Scholarships

Admissions to Boise State University and the Department of Music


All incoming and transfer undergraduate students (including music minors) must perform an audition for the music faculty and take the Music Literacy Predictive Exam. Students who (a) complete an acceptable performance audition, and (b) complete the Exam will be granted Music Major status. Students who (a) complete an audition that shows promise but is not yet acceptable, and (b) complete the Exam will be granted Pre-Music Major Status. Pre-Music Majors will have one semester to improve performance skills for Music Major Status. Only Music Major, Pre-Major, and Music Minor status students will be allowed to enroll in MUS 119 Materials of Music I and MUS 121 Ear Training I. Only Music Majors and Music Minors will be allowed to enroll in MUS 120 Materials of Music II and MUS 122 Ear Training II.
 

 

Music Scholarships at Boise State University and the Department of Music


The Department of Music recognizes talented students by awarding music scholarships in both the instrumental and vocal performance areas. Scholarship auditions are generally held in December and early spring at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. Current BSU music students need to reapply each year for any music scholarships they may be receiving.

(Please note, "Scholarship Requirements" may differ somewhat from "Admission Requirements" in each area. It is the student's responsibility to understand any nuances between the two.)


Admissions/Scholarship Audition Dates for 2012-2013: (meets the university deadline of 2/15 for FAFSA)

Saturday, January 28, 2012 (See That Day's Schedule)
Saturday, February 11, 2012 (See That Day's Schedule)

Final Admissions Audition Day for 2012-2013 (no scholarship consideration):

Saturday, April 21, 2012 (See That Day's Schedule)

 

Graduate String Quartet Fellowship Details and Audition Dates

 

Admissions to the Graduate College

2. Scholarship Requirements:

Vocal
Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
Strings
Keyboard
Graduate Level

(In some cases these rerquirements can be different
from the entrance requirements
listed on the left. Please read them carefully. )

3. Request An Audition

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Audition Time

BSU Music Admissions Contact

If you have any questions regarding admissions or scholarships please use the email address listed below:
musicadmissions@boisestate.edu

 

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For Individual Admissions/Scholarship Questions You May Contact the Area Chairs Listed Below

Winds:Contact: Nicole Molumby208-426-1217
Brass:Contact: David Mathie208-426-1685
Bowed and Fretted Strings:Contact: Craig Purdy208-426-3360
Piano:Contact: Del Parkinson208-426-3300
Voice:Contact: Laura Rushing-Raynes208-426-1975
Percussion:Contact: John Baldwin208-426-1955