Undergraduate Music Therapy Audition/Interview Process
Students applying to the B.M. in Music Therapy are required to interview and audition with members of the Music Therapy faculty. Students may elect to audition for an applied studio (i.e., flute, voice) or to audition for therapy only (no. studio). Students auditioning for a studio must also complete the audition/interview for that studio.
Prospective music therapy students have the option of auditioning to be part of an applied studio (e.g., flute, violin, voice), in addition to the music therapy area. Acceptance into an applied studio is recommended and is necessary if a student will engage in lessons on their primary instrument for their elective credits. Please note that scholarships at CSU music are funded through applied studios and students wishing to earn a scholarship must audition for an applied studio (and continue playing in the studio/ensembles to maintain their scholarship).
For more information about the studio or no-studio options, please visit the music therapy webpage.
Audition Required of All Music Therapy Applicants
All prospective music therapy students will be asked to complete the following audition and interview process for the music therapy program. Students who wish to take lessons in an applied studio (i.e., flute, voice) also need to audition for that studio (see studio audition information here). However, studio membership is not required for entry to the music therapy program and students may elect to enter on a “no studio” track.
The music therapy portion of the audition process consists of a 20-minute interview and audition. You will sign up for this time in Acceptd. During this audition/interview you will be asked to:
- Sing three prepared songs from different genres (i.e., one children’s song, one popular music song, and one country song). You are encouraged to accompany yourself (i.e., guitar, piano, etc.…) while singing these songs; however, you may sing a cappella or use a recorded accompaniment if you have no prior accompaniment instrument experience.
- Sightread rhythms and play by ear/match pitch.
- Interview with the faculty regarding your understanding of music therapy, why you have selected the music therapy major, and what you will contribute to the program.
WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE MUSIC THERAPY AUDITION SONG SELECTION
Decisions following the music therapy audition process:
- Accepted to a studio and the music therapy major: Students would take lessons in the applied studio for at least one academic year as a part of their music therapy coursework.
- Accepted to a studio and not the music therapy major: Students could pursue another degree program (Such as the Bachelor of Arts) and study within the applied studio. Students may reapply for the music therapy program for next academic year.
- Accepted to major, not accepted to the applied studio: Students could join the music therapy program; however, would not take lessons in the applied studio in their first year. Students may re-audition for the applied studio in their second year at CSU.
Please also follow the requirements for your instrument/voice listed below. Please follow the audition/interview day details listed on the right side of this page.
