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Alma College

Alma, MI

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

General

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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BA Music

Music Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•Broad and flexible liberal arts approach to music education

•Pair music with other academic interests such as theatre, business, or psychology

•Private lessons in instrument or voice required for all music majors

•Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

•14+ choirs and instrumental groups

•Ensembles regularly tour around the U.S. and beyond

•Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts hosts student and professional performances

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,694

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,552

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,162

$30-48k$18,009

$48-75k$18,076

$75-110k$18,699

$110k+$23,618

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Broad and flexible liberal arts approach to music education

•Pair music with other academic interests such as theatre, business, or psychology

•Private lessons in instrument or voice required for all music majors

•Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

•14+ choirs and instrumental groups

•Ensembles regularly tour around the U.S. and beyond

•Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts hosts student and professional performances

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Broad and flexible liberal arts approach to music education

•Pair music with other academic interests such as theatre, business, or psychology

•Private lessons in instrument or voice required for all music majors

•Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

•14+ choirs and instrumental groups

•Ensembles regularly tour around the U.S. and beyond

•Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts hosts student and professional performances

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

Song Selection

•Sing one solo song suitable for inclusion in a MSVMA festival

•If you do not have access to an appropriate solo, sample songs are provided by the department

•Singers may use their own accompanist or bring music for an Alma College accompanist

-A 10-minute rehearsal time will be scheduled if using the Alma pianist

Choir Option

•10-minute audition with the Director of Choral Activities (separate from scholarship)

•Includes a range check, tonal memory exercises, and short sight-reading

•Optional short solo of your choosing (not required)

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Admission Pathway

•No audition required for admission to the program

•Apply via Common App or Alma's direct application

•Rolling admission, test-optional

Important Notes

•Register for a performing arts scholarship audition via the Alma admissions audition form

•Open to all students regardless of intended major

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission is through the general university application (rolling, test-optional)

•Performing arts scholarship audition is optional and open to all students

•Requirements vary by area (vocal, instrumental, piano, percussion)

•Register via the Performing Arts Audition form

•Memorization generally not required

Contact

•David Zerbe, Paul Cameron Russell Chair of Music (zerbe@alma.edu)

•Dr. Nicole Mattfeld, Director of Choral Activities (mattfeldnm@alma.edu)

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarship

•$1,500 Performance scholarship available by audition

•Distinguished scholarship tier also available

•Open to all students regardless of major

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

57%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,694

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,552

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,162

$30-48k$18,009

$48-75k$18,076

$75-110k$18,699

$110k+$23,618

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Broad and flexible liberal arts approach to music education

•Pair music with other academic interests such as theatre, business, or psychology

•Private lessons in instrument or voice required for all music majors

•Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

•14+ choirs and instrumental groups

•Ensembles regularly tour around the U.S. and beyond

•Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts hosts student and professional performances

Updated 4h ago

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