At the Diehn School of Music,Ìýoutstanding 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

OurÌýtop-notch recording studio for musicians, artists, and content creators

Audition Dates and Application Deadlines

  • August 24, 2024 (for Fall 2024 Admitted Â鶹¹ú²úAV Students Only; apply by August 17)
  • December 7, 2024 (apply by November 30)
  • January 11, 2025 (apply by January 4)
  • January 25, 2025 (apply by January 18)
  • February 17, 2025 (apply by February 10)
  • March 1, 2025 (Instrumental Auditions Only; apply by February 22)
  • March 22, 2025 (Vocal Auditions Only; apply by March 15)

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Past Performances

Â鶹¹ú²úAV Symphony Orchestra: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Ballade, Op. 33

"I Wish You Love," Â鶹¹ú²úAV Jazz Orchestra featuring vocalist Dr. Lisanne Lyons

Join us for Music Student Preview Day!

Music Workshops

Hampton Roads Harp Festival

Russell Stanger String Quartet Scholarship Competition

Accreditation

ÌýÂ鶹¹ú²úAV has been an accredited institutional member of theÌýÌýsince 1978, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music.