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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music

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

•All-Steinway School

Training

•Small class sizes with world-class faculty

•Opera direction and vocal coaching from dedicated voice faculty

•Multiple voice faculty covering diverse vocal repertoire

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Study abroad opportunities

•Numerous scholarship opportunities

Facilities

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

•Three concert halls, state-of-the-art practice rooms, and recording studios

•Dedicated music library

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

5.6K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 31, 10:34 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

•Small class sizes with world-class faculty

•Opera direction and vocal coaching from dedicated voice faculty

•Multiple voice faculty covering diverse vocal repertoire

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Study abroad opportunities

•Numerous scholarship opportunities

Facilities

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

•Three concert halls, state-of-the-art practice rooms, and recording studios

•Dedicated music library

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

•Small class sizes with world-class faculty

•Opera direction and vocal coaching from dedicated voice faculty

•Multiple voice faculty covering diverse vocal repertoire

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Study abroad opportunities

•Numerous scholarship opportunities

Facilities

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

•Three concert halls, state-of-the-art practice rooms, and recording studios

•Dedicated music library

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Fee

$40

Deadline

PriorityApr 15, 2026

Regular DecisionJun 30, 2026

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Dec 3, 2025

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Dec 4, 2025

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Dec 5, 2025

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Jan 23, 2026

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Feb 6, 2026

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Feb 14, 2026

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Mar 6, 2026

Voice Audition (Schwob School of Music)Mar 7, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING SELECTIONS

•Two contrasting art songs OR one art song and one musical theater song

Musicianship

•Be prepared to sing major and minor scales

•Sight-read a single line melody

•Chant/count a rhythmic pattern

Accompaniment

•Accompanist provided for a fee, or bring your own pianist

Transfer Students

•Must include a repertory list of all songs studied at the college level

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Application Logistics

•Apply to CSU through the university application portal

•Sign up for audition through the Schwob School of Music website

Enrollment

•Every music student must audition; without audition, students cannot take lessons or music major courses

•Contact Dr. Joshua May to schedule a campus visit

Housing

•Music students recommended to live in RiverPark Housing (one block from music building)

•Reserve RiverPark Campus housing early as demand is high

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition 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 4 weeks prior to audition date

Audition Process

•All students auditioning on or before April are automatically eligible for a music scholarship

•Music theory and piano placement exams required of all admitted music majors

•Audition results sent by mid-April

Contact

•Dr. Joshua May (Voice Area Coordinator): may_joshua3@columbusstate.edu

•Enrollment Coordinator, Mrs. Debra Tommey: tommey_debra@columbusstate.edu

Scholarship Info

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

•Scholarship notification typically by mid-April

•Multiple scholarship opportunities available

Academic info

Snapshot

3.23

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

5.6K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

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

Official source 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

•Small class sizes with world-class faculty

•Opera direction and vocal coaching from dedicated voice faculty

•Multiple voice faculty covering diverse vocal repertoire

Professional Development

•Musical Theatre Performance Certificate available as supplemental credential

•Study abroad opportunities

•Numerous scholarship opportunities

Facilities

•Located in the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

•Three concert halls, state-of-the-art practice rooms, and recording studios

•Dedicated music library

Updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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