Music Students
Any student at SDSU may apply for a scholarship for participation in SDSU鈥檚 music program. In 2023, over $220,000 in talent-based awards were accepted by entering freshmen and returning students.
Learn more about how to audition!
While there is always more practicing to do, students often make their greatest connections while being involved in an extracurricular club or organization. The music program has five active clubs waiting for you to join!
There are musician-specific health and safety issues that as students and professionals pursuing careers in music you should be aware of. The Music Freshman Experience Course (MUS 109) covers in greater detail the maintenance of hearing and musculoskeletal health and injury prevention.
The primary factor in your health and safety is YOU. Be responsible, make good choices and be informed.
Pianists can develop their collaborative experience through a variety of ensemble opportunities.
- Study and performance of four-hand and two piano repertoire.
- Collaborating with vocal and instrumental soloists.
- Accompanying and serving as rehearsal pianists for choral ensembles.
- Performing with jazz ensembles, wind symphony, concert band, choral ensembles and the SDSU orchestra.