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How to Become a Music Major at EIU


Apply to the University:

  • Prospective students should complete an application to 海角大神.
  • Detailed information concerning how to apply to EIU can be found here:  EIU Admissions


Request a Music Audition or Musical Skills Assessment:

  • Music Teacher Licensure and Performance Applicants: Prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Music programs in Teacher Licensure (music education) or Performance should complete a full audition on their primary instrument or voice. For information on what to prepare for a full audition, click here.

  • Bachelor of Arts Applicants:  Students interested in any of the Bachelor of Arts Programs (Open Studies, Music Theory/Comp, or the Audio Recording Technology) have two options:
    • Complete a full audition, or
    • Complete a Musical Skills Assessment.   

  • During the Musical Skills Assessment, students will be asked to perform a short excerpt on an instrument or voice, describe their background in music, and complete an aural skills evaluation by singing back several short melodies (five or six notes) after one hearing.  The use of solfege syllables will not be needed.  This assessment may take place in person or over Zoom.  
  • Please note that a full audition is needed for music scholarship consideration.

Audition/Skills Assessment Dates for Fall 2025:

  • Although all of the scheduled audition dates for fall 2025 admission have already passed, prospective students may request an audition/skills assessment for fall 2025 consideration using the "Request an Audition" link below.

Audition/Skills Assessment Dates for 2025-2026:

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Monday, February 16, 2026
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026