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Department of Music • Denver, Colorado
Quick Take
MSU Denver's music dept offers accessible classical, jazz, and music education with open enrollment at a diverse, urban-serving university in the heart of Denver's vibrant and rapidly growing arts community. The department welcomes students from all backgrounds, emphasizing practical training, community engagement, and preparation for teaching and performance careers in Colorado's expanding arts and education sector.
Metro State Denver at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, country, folk, jazz, world |
| 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 |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music |
| Musical Selectivity | less selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 2.8 |
| Application Deadline | ? |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | less competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Denver, Colorado |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Metro State Denver website
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Program Overview
The music program at Metro State Denver is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Metro State Denver supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, country, folk, jazz, world. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Metro State Denver website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Metro State Denver 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 Metro State Denver website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Metro State Denver
Students at Metro State Denver 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 Metro State Denver website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Metro State Denver is less selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 2.8. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Metro State Denver is ? of each year.
Visit the Metro State Denver website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Metro State Denver, 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 Metro State Denver website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Metro State is in downtown Denver, a fast-growing city with a booming live music scene, the Colorado Symphony, a vibrant jazz community, and a thriving Latinx music culture shaping the arts landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metro State Denver hard to get into?
Admission to Metro State Denver is considered less 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 Metro State Denver?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Metro State Denver.
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 Metro State Denver?
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 Metro State Denver?
Admitted students at Metro State Denver have an average GPA of 2.8. 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 Metro State Denver?
The application deadline for Metro State Denver 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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