STUDENT INFORMATION

Student's First Name*

Student's Last Name*

Student's Street Address*

Student's City, State, and Zip Code*

Student's Email Address*

Student's Phone Number*

Student's Date of Birth*

Student's Assigned Gender at Birth (for housing purposes)*

Male

Female

Student's Grade current School Year (2025-2026)*

Freshman (9th)

Sophomore (10th)

Junior (11th)

Student's High School*

Student's T-Shirt Size*

PREVIOUS ATTENDANCE

I have previously attended the Joseph Baldwin Academy at Truman State University - please mark all that apply.

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Never Attended

I have previously attended the ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy. Please mark all that apply.

2025

2024

2023

Never Attended

SERVICE / AWARDS / HONORS

Please list your most important community, school, and/or work activities in which you have participated, including the year(s) you were involved. (examples: Drum Major 2025, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts 2010-2015, Student Council President 2021, Student Council Member 2018-2020, Food Pantry Volunteer 2018-2021, etc.) If none, type "none".*

Please list any special honors or awards you have received in your school and/or your community during the past three to five years. (examples: Boy Scouts Eagle Merit Badge, National Merit Award, Honor Roll, etc.) If none, type "none".*

ESSAY

Essay Response:

Please read ALL of the following information provided before attaching your essay file below.
Academy faculty admit students to the Truman State University Band Academy based on several criteria, including their response to the following essay.
We recommend that you write your 1-3 page essay on a personal device and upload it as a PDF below.

Please respond to the following prompt:
Why do you want to attend the Truman State University Band Academy and how will it benefit your future?

*

Any information you want to include for your application. This space is completely optional.

PARENT INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian #1 Name (First and Last)*

Parent/Guardian #1 Address (if different than student's), otherwise enter "same"*

Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address*

Parent/Guardian #1 Cell Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian #2 Name (First and Last)

Parent/Guardian #2 Address (if different than student's), otherwise enter "same"

Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address

Parent/Guardian #2 Cell Phone Number

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Reference:

Please provide the name and title of a teacher, counselor, or administrator (from this year or the previous school year) who is familiar with you and can serve as a reference. (example: Mr. Smith, Mrs. Jones, Dr. Brown) *

Reference:

Please provide a complete and current email address for your chosen reference. When you submit your application, the person you list will be sent a recommendation form to complete. *

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts:

Please submit your 2024-2025 transcripts and the first semester of 2025-2026 grade card/report.

Transcripts/grades can be uploaded below, emailed, mailed, or faxed to the Truman State University Band Academy.

Email: bandacademy@truman.edu

Mail:

Truman State University
Institute for Academic Outreach
Truman State University Band Academy
100 East Normal Avenue
Kirksville, MO 63501

Fax: 660-785-7202

DIGITAL SIGNATURE

By typing my name, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature will be the same as if I had provided my manual signature to submit this application for admission to the Truman State University Band Academy.*