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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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BM Commercial Music

Commercial Music

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BFA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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BFA Theatrical Design and Production

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BM Performance

Instrumental Performance

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BM Performance

Piano Performance

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BM Performance

Piano Performance and Pedagogy

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Worship Leadership

Worship Leadership

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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BME Music Education

Vocal/Choral

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Commercial Music

Commercial Music

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts Conservatory of Music

•Home to the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music

Training

•Strong foundation in commercial music repertoire, techniques, and music theory

•Songwriting, improvisation, arranging, and music technology

•Commercial Music Seminar with visiting industry professionals

•Entrepreneurship for Musicians: contracts, royalties, touring, and selling music and merchandise

•Performance opportunities including Commercial Music concerts and the Anderson Soiree showcases

Degree Flexibility

•128 credit hours, 4-year program

•Prepares students for careers in performance, production, arranging, audio engineering, music publicity, or music management

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,544

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts Conservatory of Music

•Home to the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music

Training

•Strong foundation in commercial music repertoire, techniques, and music theory

•Songwriting, improvisation, arranging, and music technology

•Commercial Music Seminar with visiting industry professionals

•Entrepreneurship for Musicians: contracts, royalties, touring, and selling music and merchandise

•Performance opportunities including Commercial Music concerts and the Anderson Soiree showcases

Degree Flexibility

•128 credit hours, 4-year program

•Prepares students for careers in performance, production, arranging, audio engineering, music publicity, or music management

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts Conservatory of Music

•Home to the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music

Training

•Strong foundation in commercial music repertoire, techniques, and music theory

•Songwriting, improvisation, arranging, and music technology

•Commercial Music Seminar with visiting industry professionals

•Entrepreneurship for Musicians: contracts, royalties, touring, and selling music and merchandise

•Performance opportunities including Commercial Music concerts and the Anderson Soiree showcases

Degree Flexibility

•128 credit hours, 4-year program

•Prepares students for careers in performance, production, arranging, audio engineering, music publicity, or music management

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•Two Contrasting PIECES

•Vocalists: fully memorize both pieces; an accompanist will be provided

•Instrumentalists: perform two contrasting pieces on your primary instrument and know the scales and arpeggios appropriate for your instrument

Sight-Reading

•Be prepared to sight read and sight sing simple rhythms and melodies

Vocal Assessment

•Vocalists complete a test of vocal range, vocal quality, and tonal memory

Additional Materials

Letters of Recommendation

•Required: one printed letter from a music teacher or worship leader familiar with your skills

Essay

•Required; 500 words maximum

•Why you want to attend Anderson University and SCSA

•What you can contribute to the music department based on your skills and qualities

•Most important educational and career goals within the next five years and long-term goals

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

•Register for music audition dates separately after submitting the university application

•Rolling admissions

•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

•Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

Important Notes

•Admitted students complete a theory placement test at the audition — used for course placement only, not for admission

•Under the Conservatory of Music in the South Carolina School of the Arts

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on campus, by voice or primary instrument

•Register for available review dates after submitting the university application

•Perform two contrasting pieces

•Sight-reading and sight-singing assessment

•Vocalists also complete a vocal range, quality, and tonal memory test

•Professional attire similar to a professional interview

Contact

•scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu

Scholarship Info

Scsa Scholarship

•Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000

•Scholarship consideration included in audition process

•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,544

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts Conservatory of Music

•Home to the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music

Training

•Strong foundation in commercial music repertoire, techniques, and music theory

•Songwriting, improvisation, arranging, and music technology

•Commercial Music Seminar with visiting industry professionals

•Entrepreneurship for Musicians: contracts, royalties, touring, and selling music and merchandise

•Performance opportunities including Commercial Music concerts and the Anderson Soiree showcases

Degree Flexibility

•128 credit hours, 4-year program

•Prepares students for careers in performance, production, arranging, audio engineering, music publicity, or music management

Updated 50m ago