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Augustana University

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Music

Instrumental Study

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1972

Training

Choose an emphasis in instrumental study

Participation in lessons, piano proficiency, and ensembles required

Junior and senior recitals plus regular recital-hour solo performances

Performance & Productions

Instrumental ensembles: Augustana Band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber groups

Keyboard students perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

Value

Multiple scholarship tiers available (up to $9,000/year for Bach Collegium)

Pro-Musica Scholarship: up to $8,000/year

Additional $1,000 with Viking Marching Band participation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average net price

$23,894

After aid

Comprehensive Costs · augie.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1972

Training

Choose an emphasis in instrumental study

Participation in lessons, piano proficiency, and ensembles required

Junior and senior recitals plus regular recital-hour solo performances

Performance & Productions

Instrumental ensembles: Augustana Band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber groups

Keyboard students perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

Value

Multiple scholarship tiers available (up to $9,000/year for Bach Collegium)

Pro-Musica Scholarship: up to $8,000/year

Additional $1,000 with Viking Marching Band participation

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1972

Training

Choose an emphasis in instrumental study

Participation in lessons, piano proficiency, and ensembles required

Junior and senior recitals plus regular recital-hour solo performances

Performance & Productions

Instrumental ensembles: Augustana Band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber groups

Keyboard students perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

Value

Multiple scholarship tiers available (up to $9,000/year for Bach Collegium)

Pro-Musica Scholarship: up to $8,000/year

Additional $1,000 with Viking Marching Band participation

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

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Audition

Pro Musica Day (In-Person Audition)Feb 14, 2027

Musicscholarships · augie.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Repertoire List

Piano: two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire

Brass, woodwinds, or strings: a solo, etude, or similar piece demonstrating performance ability (accompaniment preferred but not required)

Percussion: two solo selections on melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments

Other genres (rock, pop, jazz): a video of your best playing, including at least one full song and one that shows versatility

Successful auditions typically present complete works lasting 3-5 minutes

Musicscholarships · augie.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

University application via Common App

Scholarship audition via the School of Music Scholarship Form

Eligibility

Must be offered admission to Augustana University

Scholarship recipients must participate in a musical ensemble and private lessons each semester

Placement

Students demonstrate keyboard proficiency via a placement exam before 3000-level lessons — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the admission application and be offered admission to Augustana University

No audition is required for admission to the BA in Music

An optional Pro-Musica audition on your instrument is used for music scholarship consideration

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions held in February

Video auditions accepted on a rolling basis

Upload an .mp4 video or link to Vimeo/YouTube via the School of Music Scholarship Form

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Tiers

Pro-Musica: up to $8,000/year (audition required)

Studio: up to $5,000/year (audition required)

Music Honors: $4,000/year (All-State/honors participants)

Ensemble: $1,000/year (ensemble placement audition)

Bach Collegium: $9,000/year (requires Band or Choir participation)

Viking Marching Band: $4,000/year (no audition, stackable)

Requirements

Recipients must participate in a musical ensemble each semester

Private lesson enrollment required (varies by tier)

Lesson fees: $850/semester (50-minute) or $515/semester (30-minute)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.66

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average net price

$23,894

After aid

Comprehensive Costs · augie.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1972

Training

Choose an emphasis in instrumental study

Participation in lessons, piano proficiency, and ensembles required

Junior and senior recitals plus regular recital-hour solo performances

Performance & Productions

Instrumental ensembles: Augustana Band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber groups

Keyboard students perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

Value

Multiple scholarship tiers available (up to $9,000/year for Bach Collegium)

Pro-Musica Scholarship: up to $8,000/year

Additional $1,000 with Viking Marching Band participation

Updated 5d ago