We prefer that the audition be in person on a regular designated audition day on campus, since you'll be able to meet several faculty on these days.  Videotape or audiotape auditions will be accepted if long-distance travel is a burden. Students planning to audition should have completed all arrangements with the School of Music no later than three weeks before the date on which they intend to audition.

To prepare for your audition, review our undergraduate audition guidelines.

Theory and Piano Exams
At the audition, you'll take a music theory exam in order to determine your readiness for college-level music theory. You'll also take a piano diagnostic exam for placement, and an aural skills exam. Transfer students must be tested individually in both sight-singing and written theory before they can be placed. Learn more about undergraduate placement exams.

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More Information
For more information on auditions, contact Jill Burleson, Coordinator of Undergraduate Admissions in Music. Students also must apply to and be accepted by Ball State University.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
4 - 9 p.m. (apply by 1/08)

Monday, February 16, 2009
1 - 5 p.m. (apply by 1/26)

Sunday, March 1, 2009
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (apply by 2/08)

Saturday, March 28, 2009*
Noon - 5 p.m. (apply by 3/07)

* this audition date is for admission consideration only. All other audition dates are for both admission and scholarship consideration.