Students are expected to audition for acceptance into the major on an individual basis by prior arrangement with the Department of Music Office. Acceptance into the major also requires a diagnostic theory exam. Students auditioning for a music scholarship are considered for the music major or minor through that audition.
Vocal Auditions: Prepare a song that would be appropriate for contest. An accompanist will be provided. (If you are unsure of appropriate repertory, consult your choir director).
Instrumental Auditions: Prepare two contrasting sections of a solo, solos, or etudes. (Consult your band or orchestra director if you are unsure of appropriate repertory).
BM in Piano Performance: Prepare three memorized contrasting works from different historical periods. Please bring a list of repertoire studied and performed during the last two years to your audition.
BM in Organ Performance: For the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance, prepare three memorized contrasting works from different historical periods. Please bring to your audition a list of repertoire you have studied and performed during the last two years.
Guitar: Guitarists should prepare a piece of music that is comparable to these excerpts (31KB PDF).
The Music Faculty will hear on-campus auditions and consider recorded auditions only for students who have completed their applications for admission to Minnesota State Mankato.
On-campus auditions are arranged by prior appointment with the Department of Music Office and are held on:
Auditions are also accepted via audio or video recordings prepared according to guidelines provided, if received by March 22, 2008.
Deadline to request a music scholarship audition:
March 8, 2008.
We prefer that you attend one of the above dates for the auditions. However, if you cannot come at the scheduled time, contact us by e-mail or by phone at 507-389-2118 to schedule an individual audition.
Auditions for ensembles are held on the first week of Fall Semester. New students are able to schedule these auditions for Aug 24th and 25th, 2007. (Note: Auditions prior to the first week of classes do not substitute for auditions for membership in ensembles).
Vocal Auditions: Prepare a song that would be appropriate for contest. An accompanist will be provided. (If you are unsure of appropriate repertory, consult your choir director).
Instrumental Auditions: Prepare two contrasting sections of a solo, solos, or etudes. (Consult your band or orchestra director if you are unsure of appropriate repertory).
Jazz Ensembles: Auditions for jazz band, jazz combo, and vocal jazz ensemble are open to all MSU students. All jazz auditions are held during the first week of classes in the Fall semester. Jazz groups require a full year commitment from all students participating in each ensemble. Specific audition information for each group/part is posted prior to auditions on the bulletin board adjacent to Performing Arts Building Room #226. For more information, feel free to contact Dr. Doug Snapp, Director of Jazz Studies.
Students planning to come to Minnesota State, University to major and minor in music should be able to read pitches (treble and/or bass clef), and basic rhythms. Here is a sample of the theory assessment test given to all incoming music students, and a second file with correct answers to check your work:
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John Lindberg, Chair
Department of Music
Performing Arts Center 202
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota 56002
Telephone: 507-389-2118 - Fax: 507-389-2922
Email: music@mnsu.edu
