The Applied Music Program enables the Music Department to provide one-on-one instrumental/vocal lessons to our qualified music majors. These lessons (Music 181-184) are taught by top professional musicians in the Los Angeles area, and will help foster the students’ musical development on their chosen instrument or voice. In addition to the lessons, students will meet weekly for a performance workshop (Music 250), which provides an opportunity to improve and enhance public performance skills. Participation in one of our performance ensembles is also an integral part of this program. In order to be a well-rounded musician, it is vital not only to focus on individual improvement, but also to be able to work within a larger ensemble.

Auditions are required for acceptance into this program. Space is limited, and those who qualify are considered to be the best, most talented students, both musically and academically. In order to maintain the integrity of our program, students will be expected to follow the additional requirements (found in the Requirements link) at all times, or risk being dropped from the program. Re-entry into the program will only be considered through a new audition for the following semester.

In order to audition, please fill out an Applied Music Application Form (available in the Music Office or you can download from the ‘Forms’ link). Deadlines for the Application Form will be posted on the website near the end of the semester for the upcoming semester auditions. Once you have completed and turned in your Application Form, we will contact you with an audition time.

Once accepted into the program, you must complete a Contract for the Applied Music Program (again, available in the Music Office or from the ‘Forms’ link), which lists all the rules and standards expected of you. Should any of these requirements not be met, you may be dropped from the program and will only be reconsidered for re-entry after a successful audition for the following semester.