Music Industry Essay & Interview Registration

This form is only for students interested in Majoring in Music Industry. If you are intending on a different music major, please refer to this page, as different majors have differing auditions/interviews. We encourage all students to apply before auditioning, as well as review the audition process and requirements.

Non Music Majors: Performance opportunities are open to all students, regardless of major. Ensemble auditions are held during the first week of the fall semester. Learn more here.

Please submit this form at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred audition date.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Ahlberg at ahlbergt@elmhurst.edu.

Essay Guidelines

Please include the following:

The student's current understanding of the music industry and some of the career paths available in it.
Any relevant background/skills the student has in business and/or music.
What the student hopes to achieve in the Music Industry program at EU.
The career aspirations of the student.
The student will also provide a listing of accomplishments that would be relevant to seeking a degree in Music Industry.

To upload your essay, use the Attachments button below. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Ahlberg at ahlbergt@elmhurst.edu.

Upload Essay Here:

Demographic Information

First Name

Preferred Name (Optional)

Last Name

Birthdate

Pronouns (Optional)

If other, please type your pronouns below:

Email Address

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Current School

eNumber (Include 0 and no E) eg. 0123456, if applicable

Intended Music Major

Student Type

Elmhurst Admission Status

Do you play any instruments?

Yes

No

Please fill out any of the information below that is applicable:

Primary Instrument

Please Enter Your Primary Instrument

Secondary Instrument

Please Enter Your Secondary Instrument (If applicable)

Music Teacher (Full Name)

Private Lesson Instructor (Full Name)

Are you interested in joining a performance ensemble?

Yes

No

Which type of ensemble would you be most interested in joining?

Interview Information

Preferred Interview Format

In-person

Virtual

Preferred Audition Date

If you selected other, please list three (3) alternate dates and times for your audition that would fit your schedule. These alternate dates must be during the week – NO weekends. Your confirmation email will list the date and time that our faculty panel has selected from the options you provided.

Example dates and times: Monday, February 12 (11 am–4 pm), Tuesday, February 13 (12 – 2 pm), Friday, February 16 (10 am–2 pm)

Alternate Date One

Alternate Time One (please include am/pm)

Alternate Date Two

Alternate Time Two (please include am/pm)

Alternate Date Three

Alternate Time Three (please include am/pm)