Welcome to Sonoma State!

We are excited to be planning for our fall semester. In choosing the fall schedule we worked to create a balance of remote and face to face instruction to best support our students. The Department of Music is pleased to announce that for the Fall 2021 semester we plan to offer all of our courses for Music Majors in-person.

Our experiences in Spring 2021 have taught us how to run rehearsals and other meetings with the proper distance and PPE, and in Fall 2021 we will continue to observe the most up-to-date protocols. For more information and resources regarding COVID-19, please visit the SSU COVID-19 site.

Prospective Students

Audition Dates

Admission to the Department of Music's programs is by Audition Only.

Recorded auditions are required for 2020-2021.

Audition Deadlines

November 7, 2020 (for Spring or Fall 2021 admission)

February 27, 2021 (for Fall 2021 admission)

March 31, 2021 (For Fall 2021 admission)

Audition Process

Please click the links below to submit items for the audition process.

1) Review important information regarding Audition Requirements

2) Complete an Audition Application Form

3) Apply to Sonoma State University

4) Submit your Recorded Audition

5) Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

6) Submit Transcripts from the last two years

7) Music Education (Pre-Certification) students shall also write a One-Paragraph Statement on why they wish to teach

8) Applicants to the Composition Degree Program must submit Two Notated Scores and Recordings of Their Original Work. In addition, applicants must audition on their major instrument or voice.

Schedule a Virtual Visit to the SSU Music Department

Schedule a Virtual Visit to the Sonoma State Music Department. Get a tour of the music facility. Observe a Music Class. Sit in on an ensemble rehearsal. Meet with a Program/Ensemble Director or the Chair of the Department of Music. Take a trial private lesson.