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Program Recognition

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music at Sacramento State

•Bachelor of Music curriculum centers performance as the foundation of each concentration

Instrumental Training

•Weekly private lessons, studio classes, masterclasses with visiting artists, and chamber music at the core of the curriculum

•Performance opportunities in the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, and chamber ensembles

•Annual concerto competition for a performance with the Sacramento State Symphony Orchestra

•Festival of New American Music brings renowned guest artists and composers to campus each fall

Degree Requirements

•120 total units including the instrumental concentration

•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required

•Eight semesters of large-ensemble participation

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

28.4K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,656

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,786

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,338

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 28, 3:14 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music at Sacramento State

•Bachelor of Music curriculum centers performance as the foundation of each concentration

Instrumental Training

•Weekly private lessons, studio classes, masterclasses with visiting artists, and chamber music at the core of the curriculum

•Performance opportunities in the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, and chamber ensembles

•Annual concerto competition for a performance with the Sacramento State Symphony Orchestra

•Festival of New American Music brings renowned guest artists and composers to campus each fall

Degree Requirements

•120 total units including the instrumental concentration

•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required

•Eight semesters of large-ensemble participation

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music at Sacramento State

•Bachelor of Music curriculum centers performance as the foundation of each concentration

Instrumental Training

•Weekly private lessons, studio classes, masterclasses with visiting artists, and chamber music at the core of the curriculum

•Performance opportunities in the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, and chamber ensembles

•Annual concerto competition for a performance with the Sacramento State Symphony Orchestra

•Festival of New American Music brings renowned guest artists and composers to campus each fall

Degree Requirements

•120 total units including the instrumental concentration

•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required

•Eight semesters of large-ensemble participation

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Audition

Make-up Audition (Video)Aug 1, 2026

Audition Requirements

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•Two or more contrasting prepared selections at the Bachelor of Music (performance) level on your primary instrument

•Strings: one Major scale and arpeggio plus one Minor scale and arpeggio (three octaves), one movement of unaccompanied Bach or an etude, and one movement of a sonata, concerto, or other work demonstrating current proficiency

•Winds and brass: typically one etude plus two contrasting solo movements or pieces from the solo, sonata, or concerto repertoire

•Percussion: prepared snare drum, timpani, and mallet-keyboard etudes

•Major and minor scales and arpeggios as specified for your instrument

•Faculty-published repertoire lists for every instrument are available on the School of Music admissions page

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Application Logistics

•Apply through Cal State Apply for university admission

•After applying, submit the School of Music audition application for the correct semester of entrance

•You may audition before acceptance to Sacramento State

Eligibility

•Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree requires a 3.0 GPA in music courses and applied-area approval after a successful audition

Placement Exams

•All entering undergraduate music majors must take theory, musicianship, and piano placement exams before initial enrollment — for course placement only, not admission

•Theory and musicianship placement exams may be taken only once

Scholarship Deadline

•Audition on or before the February audition date for scholarship consideration

•University Scholarship Application opens October 1 and is due February 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Entrance audition before the applied-area faculty on your primary instrument is required for admission

•Applicants may audition before university acceptance

•On-campus and recorded/video auditions are both accepted

•Sight-reading is evaluated as part of the entrance audition

•Contact the applied-area faculty in advance to discuss acceptable audition literature and accompaniment

Admissions Contact

•Mark Allen, Music Admissions: mallen@csus.edu / (916) 278-6543

•Fall 2026 final make-up auditions are due August 1 by video upload — instructions are inside the School of Music audition application

Scholarship Info

•Scholarships awarded based on strength of entrance audition. Must audition on or before February audition date to qualify for scholarship consideration. University Scholarship Application required — available October 1, deadline February 1.

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

28.4K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,656

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,786

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,338

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Part of the NASM-accredited School of Music at Sacramento State

•Bachelor of Music curriculum centers performance as the foundation of each concentration

Instrumental Training

•Weekly private lessons, studio classes, masterclasses with visiting artists, and chamber music at the core of the curriculum

•Performance opportunities in the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, and chamber ensembles

•Annual concerto competition for a performance with the Sacramento State Symphony Orchestra

•Festival of New American Music brings renowned guest artists and composers to campus each fall

Degree Requirements

•120 total units including the instrumental concentration

•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required

•Eight semesters of large-ensemble participation

Updated Jun 28, 3:14 PM