Department Audition Information

A performance audition is required for acceptance into the degree programs of the California State University, Long Beach Department of Music. All entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to the university are required to pass a performance audition and take a theory placement examination. Students wishing to audition should prepare solo, etude, or art song material from the standard repertoire of approximately 10 minutes in length. The selection(s) should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills.

The Theory Placement Exam is a diagnostic test used to determine the appropriate level of theory in which the student should enroll. The test is offered on each audition day and the first Friday of each semester.

Department Audition Dates

Spring 2009 semester:

Undergraduate: Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Graduate: Saturday, November 1, 2008.

Fall 2009 semester:

Undergraduate: Saturday, February 7, 2009 and Saturday, March 7, 2009.
Graduate: Wednesday, March 4, 2009.

Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot!

Department Audition Repertoire

Audition repertoire is specific to each instrument. Please see your area for audition repertoire.

Band Audition Dates

Audition dates for the Bands occur on the first two days of the Fall Semester.