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Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BA Music

Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), meeting national standards of excellence

Liberal arts approach prepares performers for careers in performance, teaching, conducting, and arts leadership

Facilities

210-seat Kretschmer Recital Hall with two 9-foot Steinway and Baldwin concert grand pianos

418-seat Performing Arts Center, a recording studio, pipe and electronic organs, and 30+ grand, upright, and electronic pianos

Senior recital capstone required of all performance students

Value

Almost every music major and minor receives a departmental scholarship — over $100,000 awarded each year

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,840

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,626

After aid

Tuition And Fees · aquinas.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:42 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), meeting national standards of excellence

Liberal arts approach prepares performers for careers in performance, teaching, conducting, and arts leadership

Facilities

210-seat Kretschmer Recital Hall with two 9-foot Steinway and Baldwin concert grand pianos

418-seat Performing Arts Center, a recording studio, pipe and electronic organs, and 30+ grand, upright, and electronic pianos

Senior recital capstone required of all performance students

Value

Almost every music major and minor receives a departmental scholarship — over $100,000 awarded each year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), meeting national standards of excellence

Liberal arts approach prepares performers for careers in performance, teaching, conducting, and arts leadership

Facilities

210-seat Kretschmer Recital Hall with two 9-foot Steinway and Baldwin concert grand pianos

418-seat Performing Arts Center, a recording studio, pipe and electronic organs, and 30+ grand, upright, and electronic pianos

Senior recital capstone required of all performance students

Value

Almost every music major and minor receives a departmental scholarship — over $100,000 awarded each year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Preferred Fall Admission DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Dates And Deadlines · aquinas.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Google Forms

Auditions And Scholarships · aquinas.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Repertoire should be selected according to your specific instrument

Vocalists should prepare two contrasting songs; one should be in a foreign language if possible

Repertoire should demonstrate the breadth of your ability and be comfortable to perform

Repertoire performance time is approximately eight minutes

Resume

Email a resume to musicauditions@aquinas.edu

Letters of Recommendation

Email any letters of recommendation to musicauditions@aquinas.edu

Auditions And Scholarships · aquinas.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application

Submit the university application through Common App or the Aquinas application — no separate program application

Free application — no application fee

Make sure your Aquinas College application is submitted before or alongside your audition

Test-optional admissions

Scholarship

The audition is both the admission audition and the scholarship audition

Music majors and minors must audition to be considered for music scholarships

Transfer Pathway

Aquinas publishes a GRCC articulation agreement covering the Music major and its Church/Liturgical Music, Jazz, and Performance pathways.

Grcc Articulation Agreement · aquinas.edu

What's The Process

Audition Format

Auditions may be completed live, virtual, or recorded

Submit a recorded audition as a YouTube link (public or unlisted) emailed to musicauditions@aquinas.edu

One of the music faculty will follow up by email after your submission

Email musicauditions@aquinas.edu for virtual audition options

Getting Started

Complete the Music Audition Request Form (Google Form) to begin

Schedule your audition early

Submitting an audition request is the first step toward admission as a music major and scholarship consideration

Contact

Questions about the audition process: music@aquinas.edu

Scholarship Info

Almost every music major and minor receives a scholarship from the department endowments, totaling over $100,000 per year. The audition serves as both the admission audition and the scholarship audition.

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,840

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,626

After aid

Tuition And Fees · aquinas.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), meeting national standards of excellence

Liberal arts approach prepares performers for careers in performance, teaching, conducting, and arts leadership

Facilities

210-seat Kretschmer Recital Hall with two 9-foot Steinway and Baldwin concert grand pianos

418-seat Performing Arts Center, a recording studio, pipe and electronic organs, and 30+ grand, upright, and electronic pianos

Senior recital capstone required of all performance students

Value

Almost every music major and minor receives a departmental scholarship — over $100,000 awarded each year

Updated Aug 5, 12:42 AM