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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Performance

Brass

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Professional BM degree preparing instrumentalists for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists, and entrepreneurs

Required junior and senior recitals, with ensemble participation concurrent with applied study

Diverse training across genres and styles

Brass coaching spans James Ford on trumpet, Jenny Kim on horn, and Dillon MacIntyre on low brass.

Trombone Choir adds a focused chamber outlet alongside Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, Chamber Music, Afro-Latin, Mariachi, and New Music

Location

Department in the heart of Los Angeles, center of the entertainment industry

Free public concerts livestreamed on YouTube

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

19.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,938

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,242

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,500

Before aid

Average net price

$3,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · calstatela.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 27, 3:30 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Professional BM degree preparing instrumentalists for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists, and entrepreneurs

Required junior and senior recitals, with ensemble participation concurrent with applied study

Diverse training across genres and styles

Brass coaching spans James Ford on trumpet, Jenny Kim on horn, and Dillon MacIntyre on low brass.

Trombone Choir adds a focused chamber outlet alongside Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, Chamber Music, Afro-Latin, Mariachi, and New Music

Location

Department in the heart of Los Angeles, center of the entertainment industry

Free public concerts livestreamed on YouTube

Program Highlights

Training

Professional BM degree preparing instrumentalists for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists, and entrepreneurs

Required junior and senior recitals, with ensemble participation concurrent with applied study

Diverse training across genres and styles

Brass coaching spans James Ford on trumpet, Jenny Kim on horn, and Dillon MacIntyre on low brass.

Trombone Choir adds a focused chamber outlet alongside Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, Chamber Music, Afro-Latin, Mariachi, and New Music

Location

Department in the heart of Los Angeles, center of the entertainment industry

Free public concerts livestreamed on YouTube

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

Application Fee

$70

Opens

Cal State Apply preview opensAug 1, 2026

Cal State Apply submission opensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Domestic freshmen and transfer applicantsNov 30, 2026

International first-time freshmen and returning studentsMar 31, 2027

Fall 2027 Admission Deadlines Undergraduates · calstatela.edu

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Deadline

Music (BM) Admission Audition RequirementFeb 5, 2027

Fall 2027 Admission Deadlines Undergraduates · calstatela.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Two pieces of contrasting style from the traditional and contemporary solo literature (horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, or tuba)

Repertoire should demonstrate both technical and musical development

Resume

Upload to a Google Drive or cloud-storage folder

Essay

Statement including musical experience and aspirations

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Upload all supplemental files to cloud storage and include the link in the Audition Scheduling Form

Undergraduate Application Process · calstatela.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Cal State LA through Cal State Apply

Fall 2027 applications open for submission October 1, 2026

Complete the Music BM admission audition requirement by February 5, 2027

The department audition page currently publishes Spring 2027 scheduling details; Fall 2027 scheduling has not yet been posted

Admission Pathway

Admitted students complete music theory and musicianship placement assessment for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Live audition on campus is preferred (Cal State LA Audition Day)

Video audition available for international applicants or those with an approved compelling reason

A sight-reading component is included at the audition

Bring two printed copies of the music; piano accompaniment is not required

Contact

Music Performance area coordinator: Dr. Christopher Gravis

Scholarship Info

Merit-Based Scholarships

Music Department scholarships consider audition performance and applicant potential

The currently published scholarship page remains for Fall 2026 awards; the next award deadline has not been published

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

19.6K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,938

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,242

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,500

Before aid

Average net price

$3,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · calstatela.edu College Scorecard

Training

Professional BM degree preparing instrumentalists for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists, and entrepreneurs

Required junior and senior recitals, with ensemble participation concurrent with applied study

Diverse training across genres and styles

Brass coaching spans James Ford on trumpet, Jenny Kim on horn, and Dillon MacIntyre on low brass.

Trombone Choir adds a focused chamber outlet alongside Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, Chamber Music, Afro-Latin, Mariachi, and New Music

Location

Department in the heart of Los Angeles, center of the entertainment industry

Free public concerts livestreamed on YouTube

Updated Sep 27, 3:30 PM