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School of Music • Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Quick Take
CMU's School of Music offers strong programs in performance, music education, music therapy, and jazz with merit scholarships, active ensembles, and faculty-centered classical training in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Known particularly for its music therapy and music education pipelines, CMU is a solid public option for students who want comprehensive training and strong career preparation in the Midwest.
Central Michigan at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Central Michigan University School of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, folk, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, jazz, music education, music therapy, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Average GPA | 3.35 |
| Application Deadline | ? |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | moderately competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Central Michigan website
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Program Overview
The music program at Central Michigan is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Central Michigan supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, folk, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Central Michigan website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Central Michigan can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Central Michigan website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Central Michigan
Students at Central Michigan can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, jazz, music education, music therapy, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Central Michigan website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Central Michigan is moderately selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.35. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Central Michigan is ? of each year.
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Auditions
An audition is required at Central Michigan, and the school's auditions are considered to be moderately competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Central Michigan website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Central Michigan is in Mount Pleasant, a quiet college town in the heart of the lower peninsula, with a supportive regional performance community and easy access to Detroit and the Great Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Michigan hard to get into?
Admission to Central Michigan is considered moderately selective for music and moderately selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Central Michigan?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Central Michigan.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Central Michigan?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Central Michigan?
Admitted students at Central Michigan have an average GPA of 3.35. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Central Michigan?
The application deadline for Central Michigan is ?, with live auditions typically held Jan–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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