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.
Audition Dates and Application Deadlines
- August 23, 2025 (for Fall 2025 Admitted 98 Students Only; apply by August 16)
- December 6, 2025 (apply by November 29) Please Note: This is the only audition date to begin Music studies in the Spring 2026 semester.
- 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)
98 Symphony Orchestra: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Ballade, Op. 33
“Road Song,” 98 Jazz Orchestra featuring Guitarist Chris Whiteman
Accreditation
98 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