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​Prospective Students

Welcome to our recruitment center for all prospective students looking to enter Clark Atlanta University and join the band program for the 2026-2027 academic year.

CAU Admissions Application
​(opens August 1, 2025 for the Class of 2026)
CAU Admissions Page

​Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA Applicaion
Auditions for AY 2026-2027 begin on Monday, December 1, 2025 and end on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. 

Audition Process

  • ​​Please make sure you fill out our information form (click on "Join The MMP" button below)
  • Please make sure you apply to the University (see above). 
  • After you have applied, click on the scholarship audition portal to schedule an audition or submit your YouTube (UNLISTED) or Google Drive link. Audition requirements listed below.
Join The MMP!
scholarship audition portal

Audition Requirements

  • ​Please make sure that you prepare the following for your audition
    • State CLEARLY your name, location and instrument (YouTube or Google Drive auditions only)
    • BRASS/WOODWIND/MALLET PERCUSSION: Prepare your 12 major scales with arpeggios
    • BRASS/WOODWIND/MALLET PERCUSSION: Play the chromatic scale throughout the practical range of your instrument
    • FOR PERCUSSION (Snare Drum) - Prepare the 40 Essential PAS Rudiments pas.org/rudiments/
    • Play a prepared selection (e.g. All-State etude) of no more than 32 measures that displays your lyrical and/or technical proficiency (NO MARCHING BAND MUSIC! Marches are allowed.)
  • If you are majoring or minoring in music, please contact Mr. Phil Davis, music department chair at [email protected] and Cc Reisha Jones, music department admin at [email protected] to schedule a separate audition.

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Director of Bands >
      • Band Staff
  • Auxiliary
    • The Essence Dance Line 2025-2026
    • Silver Breeze Flag Line 2025-2026
  • Multimedia
    • 2025 BOTD
    • 2024-2025 Multimedia
    • 2023-2024 Multimedia
    • Old School
  • Prospective Students
  • Request The Band