MUSIC at TCNJ | EXPLORE YOUR PASSION and FIND YOUR PATH
Application Process
Students applying to The College of New Jersey with music as their intended major:
Must complete a TCNJ’s Admissions Application, first.
- Your general application will be received and processed by TCNJ’s Office of Admissions.
- You will be prompted to schedule an audition once your application is complete. Your audition is not scheduled until you receive a confirmation.
- Following your audition, the Department of Music will forward their evaluations and recommendations to the Office of Admissions.
- You will be notified by the Office of Admissions regarding your overall application result.
- A limited number of music talent scholarships are awarded to students in each incoming class. Note that TCNJ’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers both financial aid and academic scholarships.
- If you have any questions or concerns during this process, please email musicdept@tcnj.edu.
Auditions Coordinator
Program Coordinator and Auditions Coordinator
Music Building 
musicdept@tcnj.edu 
(609) 771-2551
Audition Information
Overview
2024-2025 Audition dates:
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Wednesday’s in-person audition schedule Registration: 11:30 a.m. Guest parking is available in lots 5, 6 and 7 from 11am–5pm |
Saturday’s in-person audition schedule Registration: 9:30 a.m. Guest parking is available in lots 5, 6, and 7 from 9am–5pm |
Note: This schedule does not apply to the early decision audition.
Campus Map
In-person auditions will take place in the Music Building | Mayo Concert Hall. On the day of your audition, you will meet with different groups of faculty. We are interested in learning about your prior musical experiences as well as your academic and professional ambitions. Your in-person audition will consist of 2 components: a performance on your primary instrument and a program interview.
Note: A basic music theory assessment will be scheduled later. Students with advanced music theory knowledge will also be given opportunities for advanced placement at a later point in the matriculation process.
To help you prepare for your in-person audition, please review the requirements below. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours at your audition.
Virtual Audition Details
Although an in-person audition is recommended, we offer a virtual audition for those who cannot attend in person.
Your virtual audition will consist of 2 components:
- A performance on your primary instrument
- Video submissions are due to music201@tcnj.edu no later than Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. View virtual audition instructions.
- After we receive and review your video submission, we will schedule a program interview via Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to sign up for an interview time slot.
Note: A basic music theory assessment will be scheduled later. Students with advanced music theory knowledge will also be given opportunities for advanced placement at a later point in the matriculation process.
Audition Requirements
View specific Audition requirements for your instrument or voice below
Percussion, Piano & Vocal Studies Audition requirements
Non-Traditional & Non-Western Instruments
We welcome inquiries from accomplished students of Non-Traditional and non-Western music.
Contact the Department of Music at musicdept@tcnj.edu if you have any questions.
Interview Information
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Applicants for the BA in Music program will have a short (ca. 15-minute) interview with the program’s faculty coordinator. The goal of the interview is to determine if the program, which includes opportunities for self-directed, interdisciplinary study (including double majors), is well-suited to the prospective student’s academic, musical, and professional goals.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The music education interview is a brief (10-15 minute) conversation focusing on the candidate’s interests in music teaching & learning, prior musical and academic experiences that have led to this career path, and career objectives in music education.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
The music performance interview is a brief (10-15 minute) conversation focusing on the candidate’s interests in music performance, prior musical and academic experiences that have led to this career path, and career objectives in music performance.