School of Music & Theater

PSU Opera performance of "Magic Flute"

Music Undergrad Application Process

School of Music & Theater

$400k

Annual Scholarship Funds

10

Undergrad Degree Paths

May 11th

Scholarship Audition Deadline

150

Total Music Scholarships

$1,500

Minimum Award
Jimmy Herrod singing at PSU

Launch Your Performing Arts Career at PSU!

Audition Weekend is for prospective students. Visit PSU's campus and audition in person to join the School of Music & Theater in the 2024-2025 school year!

Date: May 11, 2024

Location: Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave., Portland

Pictured: PSU alum Jimmie Herro

LIncoln Recital Hall from the stage

Take a Tour!

Tours of the School of Music & Theater and School of Film are offered monthly. Meet our welcoming faculty, walk through the state-of-the-art facilities, and learn about the rich theater and music curriculum!

Sign up for a tour
Percussion students performing

Undergraduate Degree Options

Learn about the ten undergraduate degrees and the many focus areas you can choose to pursue as an undergraduate student.

See degree options

Music Undergrad Application Process

Sonic Arts & Music Production and Theater applicants do not need to audition or apply with the School of Music & Theater application, but like all applicants, they do need to apply through the main PSU application process.

Piano student and instructor

Step 1: Apply to the School of Music & Theater

Our rolling admissions means that students can apply for admission to the School of Music & Theater at any time in the year, but May 11, 2024 is the last in-person audition event for the 2024-25 school year.

Apply to the School of Music
Jazz Concert soloist

Step 2: Apply to Portland State University

Students must apply to both the School of Music & Theater and Portland State University at large. 

Apply to PSU
PSU Orchestra in concert

Step 3: Apply for Scholarships & Financial Aid

Learn about the multiple sources to fund your education and how to apply. The earlier you apply the more funds available. Aim to apply by February.

Learn more about scholarships
PSU Choirs singing in a church conducted by Coty Raven Morris

Step 4: Audition

Admission and scholarships are awarded based on auditions. Auditions are available all year by contacting your Area Coordinator, or you can attend Audition Weekend May 11. Learn more about audition requirements and sign up for auditions.

Sign Up to Audition

Audition Requirements for each area can be found here.

Virtual Auditions: many music areas accept pre-recorded video submissions and/or virtual auditions via Zoom. When you apply to the School of Music & Theater, you will be able to see what audition options are available for your area of study. You can also contact your Area Coordinator.

The PSU Orchestra and choirs in performance

All PSU Students Can Perform In Music Ensembles

Music majors and all other majors at PSU are welcome to try out for the PSU School of Music & Theater ensembles. Some of our ensembles don't even require you to try out!

Learn more about psu ensembles
Student conducting Music Ed students

Frequently Asked Questions

Junior and senior years are a great time to start preparing for college auditions. We understand that this can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve outlined some answers to frequently asked questions below to make things as smooth and worry-free as possible.

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More Questions?  Email music@pdx.edu, or call (503) 725-3011.