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In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

All-Steinway School

Training

Private applied study with artist-faculty and very low student-to-teacher ratios (about 9:1)

Perform in symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber music each semester

Regular master classes and performances with international guest artists

Professional Development

Elective coursework in music business, audio technology, and body mapping

Study abroad opportunities

Woodruff Scholars full-scholarship program by audition

Facilities

Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on the RiverPark campus

2,000-seat concert hall, 400-seat recital hall, and acoustically isolated ensemble and practice rooms

Dedicated music library and recording facilities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.23

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,946

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$18,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,478

Before aid

Average net price

$13,115

After aid

Estimated Cost Of Attendance · columbusstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 9:18 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

All-Steinway School

Training

Private applied study with artist-faculty and very low student-to-teacher ratios (about 9:1)

Perform in symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber music each semester

Regular master classes and performances with international guest artists

Professional Development

Elective coursework in music business, audio technology, and body mapping

Study abroad opportunities

Woodruff Scholars full-scholarship program by audition

Facilities

Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on the RiverPark campus

2,000-seat concert hall, 400-seat recital hall, and acoustically isolated ensemble and practice rooms

Dedicated music library and recording facilities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

All-Steinway School

Training

Private applied study with artist-faculty and very low student-to-teacher ratios (about 9:1)

Perform in symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber music each semester

Regular master classes and performances with international guest artists

Professional Development

Elective coursework in music business, audio technology, and body mapping

Study abroad opportunities

Woodruff Scholars full-scholarship program by audition

Facilities

Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on the RiverPark campus

2,000-seat concert hall, 400-seat recital hall, and acoustically isolated ensemble and practice rooms

Dedicated music library and recording facilities

Key Info

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$40

Official page · columbusstate.my.site.com

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Auditions

Voice Audition

Dec 2, 2026Jan 22, 2027Feb 5 & 20, 2027Mar 20, 2027

Vocal Prospective · columbusstate.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire List

Requirements vary by instrument family; prepare repertoire appropriate to your instrument

Strings: two contrasting movements from solo Bach plus one concerto movement, including the cadenza when performing a first movement

Brass and woodwinds: one or two solos, concerto movements, or characteristic etudes demonstrating lyrical and technical skills

Guitar: three contrasting pieces plus one arpeggio study

Harp: two contrasting works or movements, preferably from memory, plus one Pozzoli etude and the Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers cadenza

Percussion: one concert snare solo, one two-mallet solo, one timpani solo, and an optional four-mallet solo

Technique: prepare the published scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, etudes, and caprices for your instrument family

Accompaniment

An accompanist is available for a fee, or applicants may bring their own pianist

Undergraduate Audition Requirements · columbusstate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CSU through the university application portal

Reserve a music audition through the Schwob School of Music website

Placement Exams

Admitted music majors take music theory and piano placement exams at orientation — for course placement only, not for admission

Enrollment

Every music student must audition; without an audition, students cannot take applied lessons or music-major courses

Students who take off a full academic year must re-audition

Scholarship

Students auditioning on or before April are automatically eligible for a music scholarship

Transfer students on a music scholarship elsewhere must return a Scholarship Release Form before merit-aid consideration

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person placement audition and interview at the Schwob School of Music, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Every music student must audition to be accepted into the music department

Apply to CSU at least four weeks before your audition date

Audition Process

Perform prepared repertoire and technical material appropriate to your instrument

Sight-reading and scales are examined; requirements vary by instrument family

Guitar and harp auditions are scheduled by appointment; email the studio professor directly to arrange

Students auditioning on or before April are automatically eligible for a music scholarship; results are typically sent by mid-April

Transfer Students

Contact the Schwob School for any additional transfer audition requirements; placement is based on audition and testing, not previous college credit

Contact

Schwobmedia@columbusstate.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Students auditioning on or before April are automatically eligible for a music scholarship

Scholarship notification typically by mid-April

Multiple additional scholarship opportunities available

Woodruff Scholars

Full scholarships offered to selected students by audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.23

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$5,946

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$18,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,478

Before aid

Average net price

$13,115

After aid

Estimated Cost Of Attendance · columbusstate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

All-Steinway School

Training

Private applied study with artist-faculty and very low student-to-teacher ratios (about 9:1)

Perform in symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber music each semester

Regular master classes and performances with international guest artists

Professional Development

Elective coursework in music business, audio technology, and body mapping

Study abroad opportunities

Woodruff Scholars full-scholarship program by audition

Facilities

Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on the RiverPark campus

2,000-seat concert hall, 400-seat recital hall, and acoustically isolated ensemble and practice rooms

Dedicated music library and recording facilities

Updated Sep 13, 9:18 PM