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Aquinas College

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewInternal PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewInternal PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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Music education

Composition & music studies

Music performance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewInternal PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited music program within Aquinas College's liberal arts environment

General Music concentration for broad study across theory, history, performance, and musicianship

Training

Develop skills through studio instruction, ensembles, solo performance, supporting music courses, and a capstone experience

Liberal arts setting supports flexible career paths in teaching, directing, performance, composition, and arts leadership

Value

Music majors and minors are considered for departmental scholarships through the audition process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$50K

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 Sep 13, 10:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited music program within Aquinas College's liberal arts environment

General Music concentration for broad study across theory, history, performance, and musicianship

Training

Develop skills through studio instruction, ensembles, solo performance, supporting music courses, and a capstone experience

Liberal arts setting supports flexible career paths in teaching, directing, performance, composition, and arts leadership

Value

Music majors and minors are considered for departmental scholarships through the audition process

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited music program within Aquinas College's liberal arts environment

General Music concentration for broad study across theory, history, performance, and musicianship

Training

Develop skills through studio instruction, ensembles, solo performance, supporting music courses, and a capstone experience

Liberal arts setting supports flexible career paths in teaching, directing, performance, composition, and arts leadership

Value

Music majors and minors are considered for departmental scholarships through the audition process

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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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

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal interview and portfolio gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Additional Materials

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

Video Specifications

Recorded auditions may be submitted as a public or unlisted YouTube link emailed 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

Avg GPA (W)

3.55

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.1K

Earnings

$50K

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

NASM-accredited music program within Aquinas College's liberal arts environment

General Music concentration for broad study across theory, history, performance, and musicianship

Training

Develop skills through studio instruction, ensembles, solo performance, supporting music courses, and a capstone experience

Liberal arts setting supports flexible career paths in teaching, directing, performance, composition, and arts leadership

Value

Music majors and minors are considered for departmental scholarships through the audition process

Updated Sep 13, 10:29 PM