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Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Designed for students interested in careers with opera and theater companies

Curriculum includes Acting I, Theatrical Design, participation in a School of Theatre production, and Script Analysis

Professional Development

Visual and Performing Arts Residential College (VPARC) — on-campus living space for CMDA and College of Art + Design students

Degree Flexibility

A flexible liberal arts music degree with a Senior Project capstone (Senior Recital for the Jazz concentration)

Freedom to choose much of your own coursework, within and beyond the School of Music

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

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Program info updated Oct 21, 4:33 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Designed for students interested in careers with opera and theater companies

Curriculum includes Acting I, Theatrical Design, participation in a School of Theatre production, and Script Analysis

Professional Development

Visual and Performing Arts Residential College (VPARC) — on-campus living space for CMDA and College of Art + Design students

Degree Flexibility

A flexible liberal arts music degree with a Senior Project capstone (Senior Recital for the Jazz concentration)

Freedom to choose much of your own coursework, within and beyond the School of Music

Program Highlights

Training

Designed for students interested in careers with opera and theater companies

Curriculum includes Acting I, Theatrical Design, participation in a School of Theatre production, and Script Analysis

Professional Development

Visual and Performing Arts Residential College (VPARC) — on-campus living space for CMDA and College of Art + Design students

Degree Flexibility

A flexible liberal arts music degree with a Senior Project capstone (Senior Recital for the Jazz concentration)

Freedom to choose much of your own coursework, within and beyond the School of Music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Decision DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

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Auditions

LSU School of Music On-Campus AuditionJan 23 & 30, 2027

Music Premiere Scholarship Priority DeadlineFeb 20, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded auditions accepted after on-campus audition datesRolling

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Repertoire: audition on your primary instrument or voice using that area's standard major audition repertoire (see the relevant Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Piano, or Voice requirements)

Typically two contrasting selections (one technical, one lyrical) plus an etude or sight reading where the area requires it

Scales & Technique

Major scales appropriate to your instrument (chromatic scale where specified)

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to LSU via the Common Application

Step 2: Complete the Music Major Application (GeauxMusic form) via the myLSU portal

Submit a recorded video audition via the myLSU application portal

Contact musicadmissions@lsu.edu for accessibility issues or technical difficulties

Enrollment

Admitted students take a music theory & aural-skills placement exam at LSU — for course placement only, not admission

Students should declare the BA in Music by the end of the fourth semester and select a two-person Advisory Committee

What's The Process

Audition Process

LSU School of Music On-Campus Audition — Baton Rouge, LA

Audition Expectations

Audition on your primary instrument or voice using that area's standard major audition repertoire (see the relevant area requirements)

In-person on campus during scheduled audition days, or by recorded video via the myLSU application portal

Recommended to film recorded auditions as one take (single video)

Recorded auditions given equal consideration after in-person dates pass

Contact: musicadmissions@lsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Premiere Scholarship

Complete the LSU School of Music audition by February 20, 2027 for priority scholarship consideration

Recorded auditions submitted after the audition deadlines may still be accepted but may not qualify for the Music Premiere Scholarship or similar opportunities

Transfer Students

Contact Office of Student Success for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

30.6K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,886

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,562

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$39,446

Before aid

Average net price

$19,151

After aid

Index · lsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Designed for students interested in careers with opera and theater companies

Curriculum includes Acting I, Theatrical Design, participation in a School of Theatre production, and Script Analysis

Professional Development

Visual and Performing Arts Residential College (VPARC) — on-campus living space for CMDA and College of Art + Design students

Degree Flexibility

A flexible liberal arts music degree with a Senior Project capstone (Senior Recital for the Jazz concentration)

Freedom to choose much of your own coursework, within and beyond the School of Music

Updated Oct 21, 4:33 PM