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Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music • Fairfax, Virginia
Quick Take
George Mason's School of Music near Washington, DC offers classical, jazz, music therapy, and technology with strong Northern Virginia ties and exceptional access to DC's world-class cultural institutions. Students commute easily to the Kennedy Center, National Symphony, and dozens of professional arts organizations while training at a rapidly growing program with strong merit scholarships and dedicated facilities.
George Mason at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | George Mason University Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, contemporary, jazz, world |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music education, music therapy, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Fairfax, Virginia |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the George Mason website
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Program Overview
The music program at George Mason is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
George Mason supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz, world. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the George Mason website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at George Mason can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, 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 George Mason website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at George Mason
Students at George Mason can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, 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 George Mason website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at George Mason is selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.6. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for George Mason is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular) of each year.
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Auditions
An audition is required at George Mason, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the George Mason website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Mason sits in Fairfax in the DC suburbs, with the Kennedy Center, the National Symphony, Strathmore, and one of the world's densest concentrations of arts organizations within commuting distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Mason hard to get into?
Admission to George Mason is considered 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 George Mason?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at George Mason.
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 George Mason?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, 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 George Mason?
Admitted students at George Mason have an average GPA of 3.6. 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 George Mason?
The application deadline for George Mason is Nov 1 (EA) | Jan 15 (regular), 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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