Audition and Interview Dates for Admission for Fall 2007 and Spring 2007
December 6, 2008*	January 31, 2009*
February 21, 2009*	March 21, 2009

* Afflerbach Scholarship Dates (personal audition is encouraged, tapes are accepted)

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Music and Concomitant in Music. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors also approved a new Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree program for Kutztown University in July 2003.  A prospective student must be admitted to both the University and Music Department. Auditions and Placement Examinations in Music for the Department of Music are held between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on the Saturdays above.

You are encouraged to contact the member of the Kutztown University Department of Music faculty who teaches your instrument with any questions or concerns about your audition.

Tape Auditions

While personal auditions are encouraged, tape-recorded auditions may be submitted. In the case of a taped audition, placement examinations for music will be given when you attend the summer Connections orientation program.

Audition Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to contact the applied Professor in their instrument/area to discuss the audition requirements. Generally, all prospective students auditioning should be prepared to perform the following:

Instrumentalists:

Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (no accompaniment is necessary).
Major and Minor scales.
Sight reading.

Vocalists:

Two contrasting songs from the standard repertoire, popular, or Broadway literature.

You will also be required to interview with the music faculty. Be prepared to discuss your musical background, career goals, music, general areas of interest, and why you want to study music at Kutztown University. This is also a chance for you to ask questions about the University, the Music Program, and campus life.

Placement^** examinations are held in the following:

1. Music Theory and Harmony
2. Ear Training
3. Sight-singing

^**These are diagnostic examinations to determine placement in Music courses and are considered as part of acceptance in the degree program.