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Missouri State University Department of Music

901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65897, United States

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APPLY to Missouri State to Find Your Forte in Music

We are excited about your interest in the Department of Music at Missouri State University, an All Steinway School. The University is also an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Our expert faculty—accomplished musicians devoted to developing your talent—will provide one-on-one guidance. Whether you pursue performance, composition, education, scholarship or plan to blend your love of music with other interests, our programs will help you reach your goals.

All applicants must complete an Acceptd audition form, through which pre-screening and auditions will be scheduled.

Music is a dual admission program. Students must be admitted to both Missouri State University and the Department of Music in order to major or minor in Music. The minor in composition does not require an audition.

Please apply online to Missouri State University if you have not submitted an application for admission to the University.

AUDITION DATES

  • February 15, 2025
    • Registration closes Feb. 8.
  • February 21, 2025
    • Registration closes Feb. 14.
  • February 28, 2024
    • Registration closes Feb. 21.
  • March 1, 2025
    • Registration closes Feb. 22.

<< Please see the "START AN APPLICATION" box to the left to submit an audition form.

THEORY ENTRANCE EXAM

All students accepted into the undergraduate Music major or minor are required to pass a Theory Entrance Exam before enrolling in MUS 103 (Theory and Musicianship I). Auditioning students are encouraged to attempt the exam before their scheduled audition date. The Theory Entrance Exam is not needed for high school students with AP theory credits or transfer students with previous college-level theory credits that have transferred or will transfer in to Missouri State. Please let the audition coordinator know if you have AP theory credits or are transferring college theory credits.

The Theory Entrance Exam is being offered online. Details on accessing the exam will be provided with your audition packet from the Music department. Please visit our Theory website for more information and suggestions on materials to help you prepare for this placement exam.

SCHOLARSHIPS

From this audition, you will also be considered for any available Music area scholarships. Please note, a successful audition does not guarantee a scholarship offer. 

To be awarded departmental funds, you must be admitted to Missouri State University and have a FAFSA submitted by February 1. 

To be awarded donor funded scholarships, you must also have a Missouri State University annual scholarship application submitted no later than March 1:


CONTACT

Contact us at Music@MissouriState.edu or DeVonna Rains, Audition Coordinator, at 417-836-4420. For technical questions, please check out our Acceptd Applicant Support Help Desk.