• Incoming Student Survey 2026-2027

    Welcome to ETSU!
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • If you are a Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Major, which concentration are you currently in or most interested in?
  • Are you a:
  • We sometimes have a shortage of bass players. Would you be willing/able to play bass in a second band?
  • What genres are you most interested in?
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  • What band(s) would you like to play in *this* semester?
  • Do you sing?
  • Are you planning to live in or around Johnson City this semester?
  • How did you hear about the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies Program at ETSU?
  • Was the opportunity to be around and work with Missy Raines (Artist in Residence) an important factor in your decision to attend ETSU?
  • What is the highest academic degree you intend to earn?
  • What was your musical background before coming to ETSU (check all that apply)
  • How have you typically learned songs/tunes? (Choose your *most common* method)
  • Did you take formal, private lessons with a teacher before coming to ETSU?
  • What is the highest level of education achieved by your father?
  • What is the highest level of education achieved by your mother?
  • What are your primary career goals right now?
  • ETSU was your:
  • Are you planning to work while you attend ETSU?
  • What is the likelihood that you will:
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  • "I understand that in the course of my participation in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, I may be photographed, recorded, or videoed. This constitutes part of my academic work and may be used in any way the administrators of Bluegrass, Old Time, and Roots Music Studies decide including education, promotion, fundraising, representing the program and ETSU in news articles, on the official web site, recordings, television or in any way deemed appropriate."

  • Submit your video for band placement by entering the URL below. 

    Instructions for Incoming Student Video Submissions

    Please submit one video that clearly demonstrates your musicianship. Your video should feature you singing one song or playing one tune.

    • Solo or Duo Only: To help us accurately assess your individual playing, record yourself performing solo, or with one other instrument as backup (such as guitar or bass). Make sure your part is clearly audible.
    • No Full Bands: Please do not submit videos of performances with a full band, as these make it difficult to evaluate your individual skills.
    • Choose Your Strongest Instrument: If you play multiple instruments, submit a video featuring your strongest instrument. You’ll have an opportunity to list other instruments you play in the survey.
    • Informal Recordings Welcome: It’s fine to record yourself at home using your phone—professional quality is not required.
    • How to Submit: Upload your video to YouTube and provide the link below. Make sure the video is marked "Unlisted" or Public (NOT "Private"), so that we can view it. If you need to submit your video another way, please contact Nate (olsonn@etsu.edu) to make arrangements.
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