Thank you for your interest in the School of Music at Montana State University! Please complete the form at the link below to learn more about studying music and performing in ensembles at Montana State University.

Prospective Undergraduate Students
Prospective Graduate Students (Music Education)

 

Music majors, minors, and students studying in across campus are encouraged to apply for a music scholarship. More information is available on our Scholarship Application Page.

Scholarship Information (Undergraduate)

Practical Skills to Develop for Prospective Music Students

    1. Music Reading
      • Know note names in treble and bass clef
      • Major and minor key signatures
      • Time Signatures / Rhythmic Values
      • Helpful: major and minor scales
    2. Aural Skills / Singing Skills
      • Vocal pitch matching
      • Beat awareness
      • Ability to sing back a simple melody by ear
    3. Keyboard Skills
      • Ability to match notes on the staff with keys on the keyboard
      • The physical coordination necessary to move individual fingers

Resources

Useful Books

Online Resources

Whether you pursue music as a major or avocationally, the above information and pre-tests will help you plan your college education and your future musical endeavors.

If you are a prospective Music Technology student, please also visit the Music Technology Prospective Students page.

If you have questions about music majors at Montana State University, please contact:

Bachelor of Music Education

Kristin Harney
kristin.harney@montana.edu

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Music Minor

Jon Harney
jharney@montana.edu

Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology

Linda Antas
linda.antas@montana.edu