Transfer Applicants: Music

Please ensure that your address stays active for at least one year, as we will use it to communicate with you throughout the application process. Use the same email address for all VCU business. Check your email frequently for updates on the status of your application.

Applicants must use VCU’s online application for admission found here: vcu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/.

Applicants may only submit one application to one major. Admitted students can request additional major/minor(s) during their first semester.

Select your audition date in the application portal.

In-person audition dates for Fall 2024 applicants

• Saturday, January 27, 2024
• Saturday, February 17, 2024

Auditions are still available if you missed the scheduled audition dates offered by the Music department. Audition requests should be made directly with Music faculty members.

Magdalena Adamek, Piano (madamek@vcu.edu)
Justin Alexander, Percussion (jlalexander@vcu.edu)
Taylor Barnett, Jazz Studies (barnettt@vcu.edu)
Duane Coston, Band Music Education (costonpd@vcu.edu)
Tabatha Easley, Flute (tapeters@vcu.edu)
Sandy Goldie, Strings Music Education (sgoldie@vcu.edu)
Bruce Hammel, Bassoon (bhammel@vcu.edu)
Chris Hansen, Choral Music Education (hansenc3@vcu.edu)
Susanna Klein, Strings (sbklein@vcu.edu)
Daniel Myssyk, Orchestra (dmyssyk@vcu.edu)
George Stoffan, Clarinet (stoffang@vcu.edu)
David Toussaint, Classical Guitar (dtoussai@vcu.ecu)
Ross Walter, Brass (rawalter@vcu.edu)
Kenneth Wood, Voice (kewood@vcu.edu)

Please note that auditions are not available during the summer session months (May through August). Auditions must be completed by April 30. Your application will not be reviewed for admission until all required materials have been received, including the application, transcripts, audition, etc.

Review the audition requirements for your instrument before submitting your prepared pieces. If you have any questions about the content of your video, please contact the faculty coordinator for your area.

If you’d like some guidance, please reach out to us at apply4music@vcu.edu.

Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from each previously attended college or university, including summer schools. If less than 30 semester (45 quarter) hours have been completed, applicants also must submit high school transcripts.

Official transcripts must be delivered to the Office of Admissions unopened and sealed in their original envelope.

Transcripts should be sent to:
VCU Office of Admissions
Box 842526
Richmond, VA 23284-2526

VCU does not require applicants to submit recommendations. If you choose to submit recommendations, please send them to arts@vcu.edu.

Applicants should review VCU’s Student Financial Services’ financial aid checklist, available here.

Applicants are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. States and colleges also use FAFSA information to award grants, scholarships and loans.

The FAFSA form is available starting December 31. To be considered, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of March 1.