
Welcome to the Cal Poly Music Department
Please Note
Students with Music Keys
If you are only authorized/have only paid to have a music key for fall quarter, keys must be returned no later than Friday, Dec. 4.
EXCEPTIONS:
- Students performing on the Fall Jazz Concert have until Monday, Dec. 7.
- Music major instrumentalists performing a jury have until the day after their jury.
If you will be participating in an ensemble next quarter and wish to keep your key, you may pay the $10 Music Use Fee at the State Cashier in the Administration Building and bring your receipt to the Music Department office no later than the last day of classes.
Applying for a Bachelor of Arts in Music
Application Guidelines and Required Materials
All materials must be received on or before January 29, 2010.
Please note: Qualifying applicants will be requested to submit an online supplemental application. If you meet Cal Poly's admissions selection criteria, you will be invited by the Music Department to audition either by submitting a demonstration/audition recording or by a live audition. Fall 2010 auditions will be held on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2010. Application guidelines and required materials follow. Also, contact the Cal Poly Admissions Office for more information about Cal Poly.
The following materials are for students who have already applied to Cal Poly as Music Majors for Fall 2010. Students should not submit until they have been notified by the Music Department that they are CSU eligible.
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Letter to applicant from department chair. Read the instructions in this letter carefully.
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Selection process for transfer applicants
(Accepted transfer students should take theory, musicianship and piano placmenet exams prior to fall registration) -
Letter of recommendation template
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Music Department supplementary application and scholarship form (secure form)
2010 All-State High School Music Festival
An opportunity for 200 talented high school instrumental musicians to perform some of the finest music written, conducted by internationally acclaimed guest artists in a world-class concert hall! Festival Wind Orchestra, Jazz Band and Symphony. Apply to participate!
Soundboard Newsletter - now available online!
Though the Music Department is still producing a print version of our newsletter, we now have a Web version. Please check out our musical news!
The Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Music Department
is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
News and Events
Wind Ensemble to Perform in the Walt Disney Concert Hall!
The Cal Poly Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform in the Walt Disney Concert Hall in June 2010. We could use your help!
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