Apply & audition 

Admission to Fort Lewis College and to our music program is a dual admission process. While application to the college is through the Admission Office, formal admission to the  Performing Arts Department - Music and its degree programs must be made through an audition admission process. You may audition prior to acceptance by Admission, however, acceptance to the department does not guarantee admission to the College.

Performing Arts Audition Dates - 2022

  • February 5, 2022: Instrument focus, but anyone can audition
  • February 26, 2022: Vocal focus, but anyone can audition
  • April 2, 2022: All instruments and Theatre, Musical Theatre

Steps to becoming a music major or minor

  1. Apply for admission to Fort Lewis College
  2. Fill out the Supplemental Application Form and submit
  3. Once you've filled out the form you will be contacted by a music faculty member to schedule an audition
  4. Schedule an audition - While we prefer an on campus audition, you may be able to submit a video audition upon approval of the department chair.
    1. Your audition will last about ten minutes
    2. Audition Materials:
  5. Acceptance to Fort Lewis College
  6. Apply for Scholarships: You may be eligible for a music scholarship once you have been admitted into FLC and have completed a successful audition. Apply early and be admitted prior to March 15 for priority consideration.
  7. Acceptance as a music major