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BA Music

Music Entrepreneurship

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

School of Performing Arts is NASM accredited, with good standing reaffirmed in 2021

Training

BA Music Entrepreneurship is designed for students who enjoy music and want careers outside performing or teaching

Combines music study with preparation for music manufacturing, retail sales, music production, publishing, arts management, and related industry work

Includes an on-the-job internship experience as part of the professional requirement for the degree

Performance & Productions

Students continue to perform, create, analyze, and listen as music majors while building business and industry skills

Ensemble opportunities include choirs, instrumental ensembles, Civic Orchestra, jazz ensembles, Pep Band, and Concert Band

Professional Development

SDSU lists possible outcomes including sales manager, facilities manager, arts administrator, event production, and arts marketing

Music Entrepreneurship Club and Tau Beta Sigma provide student involvement opportunities

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,780

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,479

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,192

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,841

After aid

Cost Attendance · sdstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 1:01 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

School of Performing Arts is NASM accredited, with good standing reaffirmed in 2021

Training

BA Music Entrepreneurship is designed for students who enjoy music and want careers outside performing or teaching

Combines music study with preparation for music manufacturing, retail sales, music production, publishing, arts management, and related industry work

Includes an on-the-job internship experience as part of the professional requirement for the degree

Performance & Productions

Students continue to perform, create, analyze, and listen as music majors while building business and industry skills

Ensemble opportunities include choirs, instrumental ensembles, Civic Orchestra, jazz ensembles, Pep Band, and Concert Band

Professional Development

SDSU lists possible outcomes including sales manager, facilities manager, arts administrator, event production, and arts marketing

Music Entrepreneurship Club and Tau Beta Sigma provide student involvement opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

School of Performing Arts is NASM accredited, with good standing reaffirmed in 2021

Training

BA Music Entrepreneurship is designed for students who enjoy music and want careers outside performing or teaching

Combines music study with preparation for music manufacturing, retail sales, music production, publishing, arts management, and related industry work

Includes an on-the-job internship experience as part of the professional requirement for the degree

Performance & Productions

Students continue to perform, create, analyze, and listen as music majors while building business and industry skills

Ensemble opportunities include choirs, instrumental ensembles, Civic Orchestra, jazz ensembles, Pep Band, and Concert Band

Professional Development

SDSU lists possible outcomes including sales manager, facilities manager, arts administrator, event production, and arts marketing

Music Entrepreneurship Club and Tau Beta Sigma provide student involvement opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · go.sdstate.edu

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Deadline

Recorded Submission Deadline (5 p.m.)Mar 1, 2027

Auditions

In-Person Auditions (Brookings Campus)Feb 20–21, 2027

Music Scholarships Sdsu · sdstate.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Select one to two soloistic pieces that best represent you as a musician

Vocalists: prepare a vocal solo you are comfortable singing; solo and ensemble contest repertoire is encouraged

Vocalists: foreign language repertoire is not required, and musical theatre repertoire is welcome

Wind, brass, string, and percussion applicants: prepare a work that best exhibits musicianship, such as a contest solo, etude, or other appropriate selection

Pianists: prepare one standard classical repertoire piece; performing by memory is preferred but not required

Pianists: be ready to demonstrate technique with a scale and arpeggio

Resume

Required; include music performance experience and background

References

Required as part of the music scholarship audition application

Scores / GPA

Required education information includes school, GPA, and test scores

Accompaniment Music

Email accompaniment music to Sam Gowen two weeks before the audition if requesting an SDState accompanist

Instrumentalists are not required to bring or request an accompanist

Music Scholarships Sdsu · sdstate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to SDSU via the university application portal

Complete the Music Scholarship Audition Application on the SDSU website when the form is open

SDSU notes the form may be closed between audition cycles and will reopen for scholarship applications

Eligibility

Entering freshmen and transfer students planning to participate in a music ensemble are encouraged to audition

All students entering SDSU with the intention of pursuing music as a major must perform an audition

Students may audition for both music and theatre/dance scholarships separately

What's The Process

Audition Process

All students entering SDSU with the intention of pursuing music as a major must perform an audition

Auditions are conducted by members of the Music Scholarship Committee

Both in-person and online/recorded auditions are available

Complete any recording before filling out the scholarship audition application

Audition Expectations

Live auditions are scheduled in 10-minute increments

Prepare at least five minutes of audition material for a live audition

Recorded auditions must be at least five minutes and no more than 10 minutes

Applicants may audition in up to three different interests, including vocal and instrumental areas

Students interested in jazz may present an additional performance demonstrating jazz skills or improvisation

Vocalists auditioning in person are encouraged to bring their own accompanist

SDState may provide an accompanist if needed; priority goes to vocal auditions

Instrumentalists are not required to bring or request an accompanist

Decisions

Scholarship results are sent in writing within one month of the audition

Scholarship Info

Music scholarship auditions are also the required audition for students entering SDSU as music majors

Entering freshmen and transfer students planning to participate in a music ensemble are encouraged to audition

Applicants may audition in up to three interests, including vocal and instrumental areas

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

9.2K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,780

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,479

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,192

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,841

After aid

Cost Attendance · sdstate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

School of Performing Arts is NASM accredited, with good standing reaffirmed in 2021

Training

BA Music Entrepreneurship is designed for students who enjoy music and want careers outside performing or teaching

Combines music study with preparation for music manufacturing, retail sales, music production, publishing, arts management, and related industry work

Includes an on-the-job internship experience as part of the professional requirement for the degree

Performance & Productions

Students continue to perform, create, analyze, and listen as music majors while building business and industry skills

Ensemble opportunities include choirs, instrumental ensembles, Civic Orchestra, jazz ensembles, Pep Band, and Concert Band

Professional Development

SDSU lists possible outcomes including sales manager, facilities manager, arts administrator, event production, and arts marketing

Music Entrepreneurship Club and Tau Beta Sigma provide student involvement opportunities

Updated Aug 5, 1:01 AM