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School of Music • Kennesaw, Georgia
Quick Take
Kennesaw State's School of Music near Atlanta offers classical, jazz, and music technology programs in performance, education, and composition with strong ensembles and direct Atlanta industry proximity. One of the fastest-growing music programs in the South, KSU has invested heavily in facilities and faculty, making it an increasingly competitive option for students who want access to Atlanta's professional arts community.
Quick Facts
Program
Program size: medium
Primary genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz, world
Primary instruments/disciplines: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice
Primary areas of study: composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music education, performance
Admissions
Selectivity: selective
Competitiveness: competitive
Audition: is required
Average GPA: 3.4
Prescreening: is not required
Program Overview
The music program at Kennesaw State is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Kennesaw State 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 Kennesaw State website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Kennesaw State 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 Kennesaw State website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Kennesaw State
Students at Kennesaw State can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, 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 Kennesaw State website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Kennesaw State is selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.4. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Kennesaw State is Nov 1 (priority) of each year.
Visit the Shenandoah website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Kennesaw State, 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 Kennesaw State website for more specific information on auditions.
Timeline
Application deadline: Nov 1 (priority)
Live Auditions: Jan–Mar
Applicants should confirm specific deadlines with the official admissions office, as schedules may vary.
Location and Music Scene
Kennesaw State is in Kennesaw, a northern Atlanta suburb, with direct access to one of the South's most dynamic music cities, including a world-class symphony, opera, and thriving live music scene.
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