Middle Tennessee State University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970
•All-Steinway School
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Perform in operas, musicals, and ensembles
•Collaboration with local theaters and the Nashville Opera
•School of Music and Theatre program work collaboratively on productions
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Holli Harrison — Metropolitan Opera roster, winner of Met National Council Auditions
•Seth Mease Carico — Deutsche Oper Berlin, Fort Worth Opera, Lake George Opera
•Kathleen Spencer — co-founded City Lyric Opera in NYC, Manhattan School of Music graduate degree
FACULTY & TRAINING
•Voice faculty are active professional performers
•Guest clinicians brought in regularly
•Weekly studio classes with performance and feedback
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Priority AdmissionJul 1, 2026
Priority ScholarshipDec 1, 2026
Rolling
Program AppApplication
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Deadlines
Priority Scholarship AuditionFeb 28, 2026
Virtual Audition Portal ClosesApr 30, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SELECTIONS FROM CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE
•Both selections must be performed from memory
•Accompanist provided — or bring your own
•Provide hard copies of sheet music for the accompanist
Good to Know
APPLICATION STEPS
•Step 1: Apply to MTSU through the university application
•Step 2: Complete the School of Music Application on the music department website
•Step 3: Audition (in-person or virtual)
SCHOLARSHIPS
•All auditioning students considered for music scholarships
•Audition by February 28 for priority scholarship consideration
•Regional Scholars program available for out-of-state students within 250 miles or contiguous states
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•In-person audition before voice faculty OR virtual audition submission
•Virtual audition portal open February 1 through April 30
•Submit by March 1 for priority scholarship consideration
•Acceptance results communicated mid to late March
•Scholarship offers communicated in April
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Music Theory and Aural Skills Diagnostic Exam required for placement
•Contact the School of Music Office to schedule the exam
POST-ADMISSION
•Jury examinations each semester to measure progress
•Upper-division jury required by end of sixth semester
•Junior and senior recitals required
CONTACT
•School of Music: (615) 898-2469 or askmusic@mtsu.edu
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Merit-based scholarships for musically gifted and academically talented students
•All auditioning students considered for music scholarships
•Priority consideration for auditions completed by February 28
•Must be academically admitted to MTSU before scholarship may be offered
REGIONAL SCHOLARS
•Out-of-state students within 250 miles or contiguous states may qualify for reduced tuition
•Must have 25 ACT and attend full time
Program info updated 1d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970
•All-Steinway School
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Perform in operas, musicals, and ensembles
•Collaboration with local theaters and the Nashville Opera
•School of Music and Theatre program work collaboratively on productions
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Holli Harrison — Metropolitan Opera roster, winner of Met National Council Auditions
•Seth Mease Carico — Deutsche Oper Berlin, Fort Worth Opera, Lake George Opera
•Kathleen Spencer — co-founded City Lyric Opera in NYC, Manhattan School of Music graduate degree
FACULTY & TRAINING
•Voice faculty are active professional performers
•Guest clinicians brought in regularly
•Weekly studio classes with performance and feedback
Updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
69%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
16,301
Enrollment
$48,541
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,266
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,574
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,359
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,289
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,273
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,007
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,935
Family Income $110k+$19,046
