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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Training

Liberal-arts music degree with private lessons on your primary instrument plus a core in music history, theory and musicianship

Coursework builds research and scholarly-writing skills in music

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for paths in music criticism, publishing, concert management and entrepreneurship

Degree Flexibility

Structured to pair with a second major or minor at ASU, leaving room to tailor the degree to specific career goals

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

64.7K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,814

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,262

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,946

Before aid

Average net price

$14,967

After aid

Resident First Year · admission.asu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Oct 18, 8:52 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Training

Liberal-arts music degree with private lessons on your primary instrument plus a core in music history, theory and musicianship

Coursework builds research and scholarly-writing skills in music

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for paths in music criticism, publishing, concert management and entrepreneurship

Degree Flexibility

Structured to pair with a second major or minor at ASU, leaving room to tailor the degree to specific career goals

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Training

Liberal-arts music degree with private lessons on your primary instrument plus a core in music history, theory and musicianship

Coursework builds research and scholarly-writing skills in music

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for paths in music criticism, publishing, concert management and entrepreneurship

Degree Flexibility

Structured to pair with a second major or minor at ASU, leaving room to tailor the degree to specific career goals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

ASU application required for Fall 2027 Music programsJan 5, 2027

Apply Music Major · musicdancetheatre.asu.edu

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Fees

Music Application Fee

$10

Recorded Audition Fee

$65

Late Application Fee

$40

Deadline

Fall admission applicationJan 5, 2027

Fall recommendation lettersJan 15, 2027

Auditions

On campus

Jan 23, 2027Feb 6 & 20, 2027

Required Virtual Experience Day (recorded audition applicants)Feb 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded audition deadlineFeb 1, 2027

Apply Music Major · musicdancetheatre.asu.edu Audition Interview · musicdancetheatre.asu.edu

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Letters of Recommendation

Provide names and email addresses for three recommenders; each recommender receives submission instructions by email

Statement

Submit a 300–500 word essay describing your educational background, objectives and career plans

Repertoire List

List titles and composers of pieces studied intensively as solo repertoire, including technical studies

Resume (Optional)

Video Specifications

Recordings

Submit your recorded audition as a YouTube or Vimeo link; use the full YouTube link, not a shortened one

Follow the audition requirements for your instrument or area

Make sure your head, hands and instrument (if applicable) are clearly visible in your video

Audition Interview · musicdancetheatre.asu.edu

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit both the ASU undergraduate admission application and the separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre music application

Submit your ASU application first: you must submit it and log in to MyASU before you can begin the music application, and the ASU application takes 2-3 days to process

A separate music application is required for each instrument on which you wish to audition

Recorded audition fee: $65 (only if you choose a recorded audition)

A $15 change fee applies if you ask to change your audition date or time after your schedule is sent

Important Notes

Admitted music majors complete an online music theory diagnostic exam in Canvas (deadline June 1 for fall entry) that is used for course placement

Transfer Pathway

ASU's School of Music transfer guide for Arizona community college students lists four semesters of music theory and aural skills and, for the BA in Music, foreign language through the 202 level (12 credits), each with a C or better; studio instruction and ensembles from prior institutions do not typically transfer automatically, and the application process includes applications to both ASU and the School of Music, as well as an audition.

Transfer Guide 0916.Pdf · musicdancetheatre.asu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

An entrance audition is required for the BA in Music; the Music and Culture concentration requires one only for applicants who want studio lessons

Prepare the audition for your instrument or voice from its section on the audition page; performance majors should anticipate a higher entrance standard than non-performance majors, and BA Music voice applicants prepare two selections of their choice that show their artistic strengths, flexibility and personality

Select your first-choice audition date in the music application; ASU then emails your audition schedule, and special time requests cannot be honored

The faculty strongly recommend a live audition on campus, and live auditions receive scholarship preference

A recorded audition is accepted (due February 1 for fall admission, November 1 for spring admission); recorded-audition applicants attend the required Virtual Experience Day on February 13, 2027

Audition Expectations

The BA in Music degree page lists a personal statement, a resume detailing your engagement with music and an example of your musicianship (for example a recording, SoundCloud page, blog, podcast, compositions or a research paper on music) as music application items; the music application page lists the artistic resume as optional outside voice and music theatre, so confirm with MDTAdmissions@asu.edu

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

All music majors are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships

Live auditions receive scholarship preference over recorded auditions

Undergraduate students may be considered for scholarship for up to eight semesters

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

64.7K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,814

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,262

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,946

Before aid

Average net price

$14,967

After aid

Resident First Year · admission.asu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music at ASU's School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Training

Liberal-arts music degree with private lessons on your primary instrument plus a core in music history, theory and musicianship

Coursework builds research and scholarly-writing skills in music

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for paths in music criticism, publishing, concert management and entrepreneurship

Degree Flexibility

Structured to pair with a second major or minor at ASU, leaving room to tailor the degree to specific career goals

Updated Oct 18, 8:52 PM