Overview

Prospective students must audition. Ensemble participation is open to all university students. Some ensembles require auditions.

The music minor at Grand Valley State University includes coursework in music theory, aural perception, music history, and literature. Students also develop practical skills through keyboard musicianship, ensemble participation, and individual instruction, with electives available in areas like world music and jazz.

Small class sizes foster direct engagement with faculty members dedicated to nurturing each student's unique talents and needs. Professors who are accomplished performers, international competition winners, conductors, composers, theorists, scholars, and acclaimed teachers provide exceptional mentorship and ensure a high standard of education accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Admission Information

In addition to formal admission to Grand Valley, each applicant wanting to major or minor in music is required to arrange for a personal audition with the music program. When considerable geographical distance or extreme hardship prevents a personal audition, the applicant may, with the permission of the department, submit a video recording of an appropriate performance. Entering freshmen and transfer students will be required to take a theory placement exam on audition day. A student with two or more years of piano experience have the option to take a keyboard musicianship placement exam*. Audition appointments should be made at least one month in advance. Recommended audition repertoire and an application can be found at www.gvsu.edu/music.

Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

gvsu.edu/mtd
1300 Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts
(616) 331-3484

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions