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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Flexible liberal-arts music degree with applied study on the selected primary performance medium

Students complete the music core and design a capstone with electives from at least three music areas

Thomas Hornig coordinates brass and teaches trombone and euphonium, with Forrest Byram on tuba, John Freeman on trumpet, and Caitlyn Smith Franklin on horn.

Chamber choices include brass quintet, horn and trombone choirs, trombone quartets, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium ensemble, and full brass ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

The BA framework can be combined with academic interests outside music while maintaining ensemble and performance study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

27.6K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average net price

$13,760

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · sjsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Flexible liberal-arts music degree with applied study on the selected primary performance medium

Students complete the music core and design a capstone with electives from at least three music areas

Thomas Hornig coordinates brass and teaches trombone and euphonium, with Forrest Byram on tuba, John Freeman on trumpet, and Caitlyn Smith Franklin on horn.

Chamber choices include brass quintet, horn and trombone choirs, trombone quartets, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium ensemble, and full brass ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

The BA framework can be combined with academic interests outside music while maintaining ensemble and performance study

Program Highlights

Training

Flexible liberal-arts music degree with applied study on the selected primary performance medium

Students complete the music core and design a capstone with electives from at least three music areas

Thomas Hornig coordinates brass and teaches trombone and euphonium, with Forrest Byram on tuba, John Freeman on trumpet, and Caitlyn Smith Franklin on horn.

Chamber choices include brass quintet, horn and trombone choirs, trombone quartets, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium ensemble, and full brass ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

The BA framework can be combined with academic interests outside music while maintaining ensemble and performance study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$70

Opens

Fall 2027 Application Preparation OpensAug 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Application Submission OpensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall 2027 Priority Application DeadlineNov 30, 2026

Application Dates Deadlines · calstate.edu

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Musical Repertoire · sjsu.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

Repertoire list: prepare approximately 10 minutes of music on horn, trumpet, trombone/euphonium, or tuba

Choose contrasting selections or movements and follow the published suggestions for the specific instrument

Musical Repertoire · sjsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to SJSU through Cal State Apply before the university deadline

The School of Music contacts applicants in late December or early January about audition scheduling

Admitted students take an online music theory and aural-skills placement exam for course placement only, not admission

Transfer Pathway

BA Music accepts the AA-T in Music as SJSU's designated Associate Degree for Transfer. Transfer musicians also audition for applied-level placement after applying to SJSU.

Program Impaction Adt · sjsu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

A successful School of Music audition on the selected primary performance medium is required for BA Music admission

On-campus auditions are recommended when possible; video audition submissions are accepted when the next cycle opens

Other audition times may be arranged individually through musicrecruitment@sjsu.edu or 408-924-4673

Ensemble placement auditions after admission are separate from the entrance audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

All School of Music auditionees are automatically considered for music merit scholarships

The school provides more than $400,000 in scholarship assistance each year

Undergraduate awards range from small awards to full tuition, and recipients must maintain the published eligibility requirements

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

27.6K

Earnings

$79K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,553

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,683

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,735

Before aid

Average net price

$13,760

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · sjsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Flexible liberal-arts music degree with applied study on the selected primary performance medium

Students complete the music core and design a capstone with electives from at least three music areas

Thomas Hornig coordinates brass and teaches trombone and euphonium, with Forrest Byram on tuba, John Freeman on trumpet, and Caitlyn Smith Franklin on horn.

Chamber choices include brass quintet, horn and trombone choirs, trombone quartets, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium ensemble, and full brass ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

The BA framework can be combined with academic interests outside music while maintaining ensemble and performance study

Updated 3d ago