Whether you plan to major in music or develop your artistic interests and abilities while majoring in another field, the Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts has something to offer you. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Jazz Studies, a minor in music, graduate degrees in Music Performance, Music Theory, Choral Conducting, Instrumental Conducting, and performance opportunities for all Southeastern Students.
Auditions still accepted after the deadlines!
May 15: Enrollment decision deadline
NOTE: It is better to audition sooner as scholarship money does run out every year.
Our auditions are different. We host our auditions when students are in classes. This gives you the opportunity to attend a rehearsal, attend a music class, meet our faculty and students and finally audition. Our audition day will require you to be on campus all day. You will receive an excuse from classes. If one of our audition dates does not work for you please fill out the application and we will be in touch about scheduling something different.
Apply to the University first:
Once you have submitted your application to Southeastern you will need to fill out an application for the Music Department. Once you have filled out the Music Department application one of our faculty members will be in touch with you to set up the audition. This is your application for audition, admission, and music scholarships.
Once you have submitted your application to Southeastern you will need to fill out an application for the Music Department. Once you have filled out the Music Department application one of our faculty members will be in touch with you to set up the audition. This is your application for audition, admission, and music scholarships.
Two solo movements or etudes of moderate difficulty and contrasting styles (Not Ensemble Music)
All applicants are encouraged to perform in all listed major areas (Concert Snare Drum, Timpani, Mallets); drum set is optional, and you may also exhibit proficiency in rudimental snare drumming. The provided repertoire is only a suggestion. Please contact Dr. Tyler Whitehead if you have any questions concerning appropriate alternatives.
Students with no classical guitar training can demonstrate in any style:
For students with classical guitar training:
Note: Demonstration of every listed technique is not required. Students with limited formal training should not hesitate to audition. Pre-audition meetings with Mr. Kerber are available for all interested guitar students. Please feel free to contact Mr. Patrick Kerber
Perform 2-3 contrasting pieces, scales, and sight reading.
Perform approximately 20 minutes of music that includes at least 2 contrasting pieces or movements
Perform two contrasting songs from memory. A pianist is provided at the audition.
There are many ways for prospective students to figure out if Southeastern Louisiana University’s Music program is the right fit for you. If you are interested in being a music major, consider coming to Southeastern for a “Shadow Day”. Prospective Music students have the ability to sit in on our classes, participate in rehearsals and attend recitals or concerts.. Through our Shadow Day program, the prospective student will follow a current student and get a taste for the average day in the life of a Music Major at Southeastern. There are plenty of classes they can attend, and can be focused depending on the major that they are interested in. They can take a tour of our facilities, meet our faculty, participate in rehearsals and see what is involved in being a Music Major. We look forward to meeting you!