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Department of Music • Mankato, Minnesota
Quick Take
Minnesota State Mankato's music dept offers accessible classical, jazz, folk, and music education programs with solid ensembles and a close-knit arts community in South Central Minnesota. The department serves the greater Mankato region with affordable public university training, individualized instruction, and practical preparation for teaching and performance careers in Minnesota's public school and community music ecosystem.
Minnesota State Mankato at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Minnesota State University Mankato Department of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, country, 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, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Application Deadline | ? |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | less competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Mankato, Minnesota |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Minnesota State Mankato website
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Program Overview
The music program at Minnesota State Mankato is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Minnesota State Mankato supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, country, folk, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Minnesota State Mankato website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State Mankato website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Minnesota State Mankato
Students at Minnesota State Mankato can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, jazz, music education, 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 Minnesota State Mankato website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Minnesota State Mankato is moderately selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.2. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Minnesota State Mankato is ? of each year.
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Auditions
An audition is required at Minnesota State Mankato, and the school's auditions are considered to be less competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Minnesota State Mankato website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Minnesota State Mankato is in Mankato, a regional hub on the Minnesota River, with a loyal arts community, a supportive university culture, and the Twin Cities' rich music scene within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnesota State Mankato hard to get into?
Admission to Minnesota State Mankato is considered moderately selective for music and less 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 Minnesota State Mankato?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Minnesota State Mankato.
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 Minnesota State Mankato?
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 Minnesota State Mankato?
Admitted students at Minnesota State Mankato have an average GPA of 3.2. 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 Minnesota State Mankato?
The application deadline for Minnesota State Mankato 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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