Music Industry (Commercial Music)

We are excited to have you audition for our Music Industry Program at CSUN!

Your audition will consist of:

• A performance audition on your major instrument. Reminder: all "MIS: Commercial music" auditions (ie: MIS: Commercial Music - Drums, Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass) are by video submission only; video means we must see and hear you.
• (If you are playing classical music, see the audition requirements for your instrument and you may audition by video or in-person.) 
• Interview Question Responses in Writing 

NOTE: All videos/materials are due shortly after your regular CSU Apply deadline: 

• CSUN DEADLINE: AUGUST 31 for Spring Entrance and MUSIC video/materials due no later than midnight SEPTEMBER 12th.
• CSUN DEADLINE: JANUARY 31 for Fall Entrance and MUSIC video/materials due no later than midnight FEBRUARY 15th.

Your Written Interview

The written interview is meant to gauge your interest and enthusiasm about the music business in general and our MIS Program in particular and provide an opportunity for you to describe your career aspirations, capabilities, character, and relevant experiences that you otherwise might not have been able to share during the rest of the admission process. 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS for MIS: Commercial Music

MIS - Commercial Music Applied Audition (Video Submission Only)

Commercial Music instruments/vocals currently taught are vocals, keyboard, drums, guitar and bass. Singer/songwriters are also encouraged to apply. Stylistically, the music should be in one or more Commercial Music styles, including rock, pop, folk, singer/songwriter, R&B, and related styles. Commercial Music application repertoire should not be drawn from classical or jazz styles. 

Applicants should choose work that demonstrates their level of achievement in both musical and technical areas. (Send us your best stuff!) Applicants wishing to focus in commercial instrumental or vocal as their applied area should submit:

• Videos (or combined video) of 3 to 5 examples of performances. Videos from actual concerts, studio, or home-studio video recordings and professionally released tracks are all accepted. Examples must demonstrate at least two different styles of playing, and remember, we must see you performing. Additionally, vocalists must not use AutoTune or similar software.
• Applicants may be invited for an interview over Zoom with the Commercial Music area coordinator if deemed necessary.