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Augustana College

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

44-credit liberal-arts music major with theory sequence, history and senior inquiry

Applied vocal or instrumental lessons plus piano proficiency

Eight terms of ensemble participation

Pairs easily with a second major or minor (composition, jazz or performance minors available)

Performance & Productions

12+ ensembles from opera to symphony orchestra to jazz combos

Nearly a quarter of all Augustana students perform in ensembles

Strong tradition of touring ensembles since the 1880s

Professional Development

Recent graduates accepted to New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman, Indiana University, Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern

Facilities

New Hamann Concert Hall

Centennial Hall (1,600-seat)

Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts ($12-13M renovation)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

63%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

2.5K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$55,218

Before aid

Average net price

$22,736

After aid

Student Charges 2026 27 · augustana.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

44-credit liberal-arts music major with theory sequence, history and senior inquiry

Applied vocal or instrumental lessons plus piano proficiency

Eight terms of ensemble participation

Pairs easily with a second major or minor (composition, jazz or performance minors available)

Performance & Productions

12+ ensembles from opera to symphony orchestra to jazz combos

Nearly a quarter of all Augustana students perform in ensembles

Strong tradition of touring ensembles since the 1880s

Professional Development

Recent graduates accepted to New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman, Indiana University, Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern

Facilities

New Hamann Concert Hall

Centennial Hall (1,600-seat)

Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts ($12-13M renovation)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

44-credit liberal-arts music major with theory sequence, history and senior inquiry

Applied vocal or instrumental lessons plus piano proficiency

Eight terms of ensemble participation

Pairs easily with a second major or minor (composition, jazz or performance minors available)

Performance & Productions

12+ ensembles from opera to symphony orchestra to jazz combos

Nearly a quarter of all Augustana students perform in ensembles

Strong tradition of touring ensembles since the 1880s

Professional Development

Recent graduates accepted to New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman, Indiana University, Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern

Facilities

New Hamann Concert Hall

Centennial Hall (1,600-seat)

Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts ($12-13M renovation)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027

Process · augustana.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Scholarship Audition Registration OpensSep 1, 2026

In-person auditions at Cary-Grove and Woodstock High SchoolsOct 26, 2026

Academic Scholarship Day

Nov 14, 2026Feb 13, 2027

Music auditions

Nov 17, 2026Feb 15 & 27, 2027Mar 1, 13 & 15, 2027

Scholarship Application DeadlineMar 15, 2027

Scholarships · augustana.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Scholarship audition repertoire: prepare selections on your primary instrument or voice

Instrument-specific repertoire: follow the published voice, woodwind, brass, string, harp, guitar, piano, or percussion requirements

Scholarships · augustana.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the college via Common App or school website

No separate program application required for admission to the major

$0 application fee

If you cannot attend a listed date, request an alternate date as soon as possible

Program Requirements

Augustana is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

44-credit Music major; students may complete only one music major but may add music minors

Scholarship recipients must take applied lessons and participate in a major ensemble

Additional lesson fees apply

Important Notes

$1,000-$4,000 annual scholarships open to any major

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission to the Music program

Acceptance to the college allows you to pursue any major

Optional scholarship audition is completed in person on a selected music audition date

Open to students of any major

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions are 10-20 minutes

Prepare repertoire on your primary instrument or voice (see instrument-specific requirements)

Vocalists are provided an accompanist; instrumentalists usually audition without accompaniment

Vocal auditions include tonal memory and sight-reading

Notification of audition time approximately two weeks before the audition date

Contact

Margaretellis@augustana.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

$1,000-$4,000 annually

Open to students of any major

Renewable for four years

Recipients must take applied lessons and participate in a major ensemble

Additional lesson fees apply

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

63%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

2.5K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$55,218

Before aid

Average net price

$22,736

After aid

Student Charges 2026 27 · augustana.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

44-credit liberal-arts music major with theory sequence, history and senior inquiry

Applied vocal or instrumental lessons plus piano proficiency

Eight terms of ensemble participation

Pairs easily with a second major or minor (composition, jazz or performance minors available)

Performance & Productions

12+ ensembles from opera to symphony orchestra to jazz combos

Nearly a quarter of all Augustana students perform in ensembles

Strong tradition of touring ensembles since the 1880s

Professional Development

Recent graduates accepted to New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman, Indiana University, Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern

Facilities

New Hamann Concert Hall

Centennial Hall (1,600-seat)

Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts ($12-13M renovation)

Updated 1d ago