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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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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

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BM Performance

Piano Performance and Pedagogy

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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BM Worship Leadership

Worship Leadership

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BME Music Education

Vocal/Choral

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BM Commercial Music

Commercial Music

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Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

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

Training

•Music Education: Instrumental concentration preparing PK-12 instrumental music teachers

•Builds entry-level professional proficiency as a performer and conductor

•100+ hours of hands-on field experience

•Ensemble opportunities in Wind Symphony, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and jazz ensembles

Degree Flexibility

•135 credit hours, 4-year program

•Leads to careers teaching, directing, composing, or performing instrumental music

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

Training

•Music Education: Instrumental concentration preparing PK-12 instrumental music teachers

•Builds entry-level professional proficiency as a performer and conductor

•100+ hours of hands-on field experience

•Ensemble opportunities in Wind Symphony, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and jazz ensembles

Degree Flexibility

•135 credit hours, 4-year program

•Leads to careers teaching, directing, composing, or performing instrumental music

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

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

Training

•Music Education: Instrumental concentration preparing PK-12 instrumental music teachers

•Builds entry-level professional proficiency as a performer and conductor

•100+ hours of hands-on field experience

•Ensemble opportunities in Wind Symphony, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and jazz ensembles

Degree Flexibility

•135 credit hours, 4-year program

•Leads to careers teaching, directing, composing, or performing instrumental music

Key Info

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

•Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertory on your primary instrument

Scales & Technique

•Know the scales and arpeggios appropriate for your instrument

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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Good to Know

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

•Includes 100+ hours of supervised field experience; prepares students to teach instrumental music PK-12

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on campus on your primary instrument

•Register for available review dates after submitting the university application

•Perform two contrasting pieces from standard repertory and demonstrate scales and arpeggios

•Sight-reading and sight-singing assessment

•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

Training

•Music Education: Instrumental concentration preparing PK-12 instrumental music teachers

•Builds entry-level professional proficiency as a performer and conductor

•100+ hours of hands-on field experience

•Ensemble opportunities in Wind Symphony, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and jazz ensembles

Degree Flexibility

•135 credit hours, 4-year program

•Leads to careers teaching, directing, composing, or performing instrumental music

Updated 41m ago