Application Process
•Apply to Stetson University via Common App or school website
•Select Music Theory as your major on the application
•Schedule your audition via the Hatter Portal after applying
Audition Format
•Florida residents are required to audition in person on campus in DeLand, FL
•Out-of-state students may audition in person or request a virtual audition
•Virtual auditions: email Music Admissions, then submit recorded video links via the Hatter Portal Virtual Music Form (YouTube Unlisted preferred)
•Early Decision applicants submit video auditions via the Hatter Portal by November 8 and schedule a November faculty meeting
Placement
•Admitted students complete a music theory and aural-skills placement check at the audition for course placement only — it does not affect admission
Admission Timeline
•School of Music decision sent the week following your audition date
•Talent scholarship amount included in your financial aid package
•May 1 is National Decision Day to commit
Progression
•Music Theory majors must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in theory courses and earn a C- or better in aural training and Introduction to Composition to advance to the junior level — this is an academic progression standard, not an admission audition
•Many music theory majors double-major in composition or performance
