How Do I Enroll in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance?
*Note that those intending to enroll in one of our graduate programs should follow the procedures found on the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance Graduate Admission Requirements page.
1. Apply to 亚色影库 first
Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance admission is contingent upon successful admission to the university.
2. Schedule an audition
Audition now for fall 2025 admission.
All music majors are eligible for scholarships, which are determined based on your audition.
If you have any questions regarding scheduling an audition, please contact the department at 724-357-2397 or email Dawnette Shellhammer (dmshell@iup.edu).
Piano Placement Test
All music majors must study piano for at least two semesters at 亚色影库. For most students, this will be in-class piano. Students who have a background of piano study may be eligible to take private applied lessons instead of class piano. Students with piano background should complete the Piano Placement Test as part of their audition for entrance into the 亚色影库 Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Such students should come prepared to:
- play a few phrases of any composition they choose (other than an original composition), memorized or with music
- play two white-key major scales (2 octaves, hands together)only if you have studied the correct fingering
- sight-read a few bars of very easy piano music
Piano majors and those with no piano background do not have to take this brief exam.
Suggested Audition Materials
Voice
Requirements for voice applicants for the BA/BFA in music performance and BSEd music education degree programs
Percussion
Etude or solo required for these instruments, plus sight reading expected on snare and mallets
Keyboard
Suggested audition material for the BSEd, BA, or BFA composition degrees and for the BFA in Music Performance
Strings
A prospective violin, viola, cello, double bass, or guitar student should be prepared to play from the listed repertoire.
Woodwinds
Requirements for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone
Brass
Requirements for trumpet/cornet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba
Composition
Requirements for composition