Students wanting to pursue a bachelor's degree or minor in music at Ball State University must apply for admission to the university and the School of Music. The basic criteria for admission and scholarship consideration include outstanding performance at an audition, successful completion of a music theory test (scale, interval, key signature, and other basic theory), and submission of at least one recommendation letter.

Music Application
All applicants are asked to fill out and submit a School of Music Audition Request Form. Additionally:

• Music education students also must submit a Music Education Admission Form.
• If you plan to pursue Music Technology as your major degree, please complete a Music Technology Student Information Sheet and send it along with your application.
• Voice students also must submit a Voice Audition Form.

These can be printed out and sent to Ms. Tricia Walter, Secretary to the Coordinator, Undergraduate Programs in Music, School of Music, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. You may also request printed materials. 

Performance Audition
Music students must demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following: keyboard, symphonic instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion), guitar, voice, or harp. Learn more about undergraduate auditions for admission.

Music Theory Exam
Prepare to take a theory test that includes pitch identification, scales (major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, natural minor), key signatures (major and their relative minor), intervals (identify and notate), rests, note-values, and simple melodic notation.

Recommendation Letter
Be sure to have our Recommendation Letter Form filled in by someone in the music profession (band director, choral director, or private teacher).

University Application
You also must apply to and be accepted by Ball State University. Learn more about undergraduate/bachelor's degree admissions. International students must apply through the Center for International Programs. Ball State's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy is available online.

More Information
For complete information on program requirements, please consult the Music Undergraduate Handbook and the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog, or contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in Music.