At the Diehn School of Music, outstanding musician-scholar-teachers provide a rich, challenging and creative environment where students may pursue their educational dreams and aspirations. The Diehn School of Music consists of award-winning faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields. Several faculty serve as principal musicians with the Virginia Symphony and are established teacher-performers in Southeastern Virginia and beyond.

School of Music Highlights

Our Ensembles

Music ensembles are open to all majors!

Learn About Auditions

Apply for your music performance audition

Support Our Program

Support the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music

Big Blue Studios

Our top-notch recording studio for musicians, artists, and content creators

Audition Dates and Application Deadlines

  • August 22, 2026 (for Fall 2026 Admitted 亚色视频 Students Only; apply by August 15)
  • Additional audition dates for 2027 admission will be posted ASAP.

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Past Performances

亚色视频 Symphony Orchestra: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 鈥 Ballade, Op. 33

鈥淩oad Song,鈥 亚色视频 Jazz Orchestra featuring Guitarist Chris Whiteman

Join us for Music Student Preview Day!

Music Workshops

Hampton Roads Harp Festival

Russell Stanger String Quartet Scholarship Competition

Accreditation

 亚色视频 has been an accredited institutional member of the  since 1978, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music.

National Association of Schools of Music

11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21

Reston, VA 20190-5248

Telephone: 703-437-0700

Facsimile: 703-437-6312

E-mail: info@arts-accredit.org