School of Music

Music Admissions

An audition is required for admission into the School of Music as a music major, music minor, or to take private lessons as a non-music major. The audition also determines music scholarship awards, with priority consideration given for auditions completed by March 1. Students wanting to audition for Fall 2025 admission to the School of Music should follow the steps below. Please contact Angela Satterfield at 615-898-2469 or askmusic@mtsu.edu if you have questions.

Apply for Undergraduate Admission

Step 1: Apply to MTSU.

Step 2: Complete the School of Music Application. (This includes non-music majors.)

Step 3: Request your letter(s) of recommendation. The recommendation form is available here.

Music Majors should submit two recommendation letters: (1) ensemble director/music teacher, and (1) ensemble director/music teacher or a teacher from another academic area (for example: English or math).

Music Minors and Non-Music Majors should submit one recommendation letter from an ensemble director/music teacher.

Step 4: Review the audition requirements for your instrument (see links below).

Step 5: Submit your virtual audition using the online portal or contact the applied faculty for your instrument or voice to discuss arrangements for an in-person audition. The online portal is open through April 30 for admission consideration.