Entrance & Scholarship Audition Instructions
All students applying for admission as an undergraduate music major, regardless of whether they want to specialize in performance, composition, music education, music history, etc., are required to perform a vocal or instrumental audition .
FALL APPLICANTS
The Audition Sign-Up or Submission Link Will Be Emailed To You in Late November 2025 (Once The Following Criteria Are Met)
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You have applied to CSUF through Cal State Apply
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You currently attend CSUF, and have contacted the appropriate Prospective Student Advisor below to initiate your application.
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Your application has been processed by the School of Music.
• It may take up to two weeks for the School of Music to receive your Cal State Apply application.
• Once processed, you will start receiving emails from the School of Music.
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Any prescreening requirements have been met (select areas only).
• Prescreening submission instructions will be emailed to applicants in areas requiring prescreening upon meeting the two criteria above.
If you have not received email contact from the School of Music, please contact the appropriate Advisor below.
If you have any questions:
UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION COORDINATOR
Charlotte Bouck
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISOR
Dr. John Koegel
ARTIST DIPLOMA ADVISOR
Dr. Ernest Salem
LIVE AUDITIONS
January 31- February 1 & February 7-8, 2026
Click area links below to review repertoire and other requirements.
Graduate students who would like full consideration for scholarships must apply by January 1
Woodwinds (excluding Saxophones)
• Feb. 7 and 8
Saxophones (classical & jazz)
• Feb. 8
Piano
• Jan. 31 and Feb. 7
Voice
• Jan. 31, Feb 1, 7, and 8
Strings
• Feb. 7 and 8
Classical Guitar
• Feb. 7
Jazz
• Feb. 7 and 8
Percussion
• Feb. 1 and 7
Brass
• Feb. 7 and 8
Online registration for the above dates:
- Starts: End of November
- Jan. 31 & Feb. 2 Ends: January 29, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
- Feb. 7 & 8 Ends: February 5, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
UNDERGRADUATE COMPOSITION PORTFOLIOS
Click area links below to review repertoire and other requirements.
You must also show basic proficiency as either a singer or instrumentalist in a live audition.
Submission period for portfolios:
- Opens: early December
- Closes: February 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Click area links below to review requirements
For questions about the Cal State Apply process for graduate applications, please contact Dr. John Koegel
Instrumental and Vocal Performance
• See live and video auditions
Theory & Composition
• Portfolio Submission by June 1
• Contact: Dr. Ken Walicki
Music History & Literature
• Contact: Dr. John Koegel
Music Education
• We are not accepting applications at this time
Choral Conducting
• Portfolio Submission by December 1
• Contact: Dr. Robert Istad
Orchestra Conducting
• Portfolio Submission by January 15
• Contact: Prof. Kimo Furumoto
Wind Conducting
• Portfolio Submission by January 15
• Contact: Dr. Dustin Barr
Be sure to review the repertoire requirements and other requirements (see above) to complete your application and audition for an undergraduate or graduate degree, and contact the area coordinator if you have any questions.
AREA COORDINATORS
composition & theory - Dr. Ken Walicki
jazz studies - Prof. Rodolfo Zuniga
music education - Dr. Gregory Whitmore
music history & literature - Dr. John Koegel
piano & organ - Prof. Alison Edwards
strings - Dr. Ernest Salem
classical guitar - Prof. Douglas Lora Las Casas
voice - Dr. Joni Prado
woodwinds (inc. saxophone) - Prof. Jean Ferrandis
brass - Prof. Sycil Mathai
percussion - Prof. Ken Mcgrath
choral conducting - Dr. Robert Istad
orchestra conducting - Prof. Kimo Furumoto
wind conducting - Dr. Dustin Barr
UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION COORDINATOR
Charlotte Bouck
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADVISOR
Dr. John Koegel
ARTIST DIPLOMA ADVISOR
Dr. Ernest Salem
