START YOUR MUSIC JOURNEY AT
ALABAMA STATE
Bring your musical talent to Alabama State University's Department of Music and prepare for a career as a music educator or professional musician. Our undergraduate degree in music offers concentrations in education and performance. Please fill out the music interest form below for more information about requirements and deadlines. We can also be contacted at (334) 229-4341 or at music@alasu.edu. We're here to help you through every step of your journey.
Degree programs
Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.)
The B.A. in Music is a liberal arts degree that includes study in core music courses, in addition to twenty-nine free elective hours that can be concentrated in any area of study that interests a student. Students must select one primary instrument to complete the requirements of applied lessons. Suggested electives include taking additional MUP performance courses and ensembles, theater (THE) courses for students interested in musical theater, psychology (PSY) courses for students interested in careers in music therapy, or recording technology (CRT) courses for students interested in music production.
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)
The B.M.E. is designed for students who desire public school music teaching as a career. This degree program has two areas of specialization: vocal/choral music and instrumental music. The B.M.E. curricula are offered in cooperation with the College of Education and lead to certification for teaching in P-12 music programs.
Master of Education in Music Education (M.Ed.)
The M. Ed. curriculum is a graduate-level program designed to satisfy the certification requirements for the state of Alabama’s Class A teaching certificate.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for incoming freshmen and transfer students in Piano, Voice, and Ensembles (Band and Choir). Scholarships are competitive and awarded to students with exceptional musical talent and exemplary academic records. Scholarship applicants must contact the Department of Music and submit an audition request before February 1st to be considered for a scholarship award. For more information, contact the music office at (334) 229-4341 or music@alasu.edu
Students must:
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Be accepted and enroll at Alabama State University as a full-time student.
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Demonstrate a high level of proficiency on their instrument or voice
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Hold a 3.00 minimum high school GPA or have scored at least a 17 on the ACT or a 900 on the SAT. Transfer students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA from an accredited higher-education institution.
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Follow the criteria as listed on the scholarship.
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Complete a live, on-campus audition. Out-of-state students unable to visit the campus may submit a recording instead of a live audition.
Additional requirements per scholarship type are shown below:
Piano
Who can apply?
Piano students majoring in Music
Performance (B.A.) or
Music Education (B.M.E)
Audition Requirements
Perform two selections from
different musical periods
(Baroque, Classical, etc.)
and demonstrate proficiency
in sight-reading.
Who to contact?
Dr. Adonis Gonzalez Matos,
Piano Instructor
Voice
Who can apply?
Voice students majoring in Music
Performance
(B.A.) or Music Education (B.M.E)
Audition Requirements
Perform two contrasting selections
(no gospel, no pop music) and
demonstrate proficiency in sight-reading,
matching pitches on the piano,
and basic music theory skills.
Who to contact?
Mr. Tyrone Hayes, Voice Instructor
Dr. Kristofer Sanchack, Choir Director
Ensemble
Who can apply?
Any major or
degree program.
Students must enroll in
marching band, concert band,
jazz ensemble, or choir
(depending on the awarded scholarship).
Audition Requirements
Requirements vary by ensemble,
instrument, or voice.
May include two prepared pieces,
ear training
or scale proficiency and sight-reading.
Who to contact?
Dr. James Oliver, Marching Band,
Dr. Russell Greene, Concert Band
Mr. Isaac Bell, Jr., Jazz Band
Dr. Kristofer Sanchack, Concert Choir
Academic Scholarships
The Marion 9 Academic Merit Scholarships (Automatic- Freshmen)- (renewed annually, for eight semesters, as long as the recipient maintains the minimum requirements)
About the Marion 9- The Marion 9 were a group of 9 freed slaves who created the Lincoln Normal School in Marion, Alabama, in 1867. With $500 and a dream, these nine brave men created a school to provide educational opportunities for African American children. The Lincoln Normal School would eventually become Alabama State University. Because of their vision and investment, The Marion 9 are considered the founders of ASU. The Marion 9 Scholarships were created to commemorate the memory and sacrifice of those nine individuals.
In-State Only
M-9 Freedom Scholarship-$5,000- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 Legacy Scholarship- $3,500- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 1867 Scholarship-$1,500- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 Lincoln Normal Scholarship- $1,000- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
Out-of-State
M-9 Heritage Scholarship $12,000- Students who reside outside the State of Alabama. This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 Dreamer’s Scholarship $10,000- Students who reside outside the State of Alabama. This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
The Promise Scholarship $8,328- Students who reside outside the State of Alabama and have a minimum GPA of 2.75 can be considered for this award. This scholarship will be applied to the out-of-State portion of the student’s tuition.
The Marion 9 Academic Merit Scholarships (Automatic-Transfer (minimum 24 college-level transferable hours))- (renewed annually, for six semesters, as long as the recipient maintains the minimum requirements)
In-State Only
M-9 Marion Strong Scholarship-$2,500- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 Perseverance Scholarship- $1,000- This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
Out-of-State
M-9 Founders Scholarship $10,828-Transfer students who reside outside the State of Alabama. This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
M-9 Marion to Montgomery Scholarship $9,328- Transfer students who reside outside the State of Alabama. This scholarship can be applied towards tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board.
The Promise Scholarship $8,328- Students who reside outside the State of. This scholarship will be applied to the out-of-State portion of the student’s tuition.
Incoming Freshman
Transfer Students
Auditions
CONTACT US
Address: Alabama State University 915 S. Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36104
TEL: (334) 229- 4341 | music@alasu.edu