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

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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 23, 2025 (for Fall 2025 Admitted 91制片厂 Students Only; apply by August 16)
  • December 13, 2025 (apply by December 6)
  • January 17, 2026 (apply by January 10)
  • January 31, 2026 (apply by January 24)
  • February 16, 2026 (apply by February 9)
  • March 7, 2026 (Instrumental Auditions Only; apply by February 28)
  • March 14, 2026 (Vocal Auditions Only; apply by March 7)

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Past Performances

91制片厂 Symphony Orchestra: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 鈥 Ballade, Op. 33

鈥淩oad Song,鈥 91制片厂 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

 91制片厂 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