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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

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BA Theatre

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BM Performance

Vocal Performance

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BA Music

Vocal Emphasis

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•First Bachelor of Music degree at Augustana University (launching Fall 2026)

Training

•65% performance-based coursework (individual studio lessons)

•20 additional credit hours beyond BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

•Choral ensembles: Augustana Choir, Angelus Choir, VikingKor

•International and regional touring (Europe, Spain)

•Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Europe with the Augustana Choir tour

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Germany with Angelus at Women's Choir Festival in Potsdam

Academic info

Snapshot

3.66

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,894

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,160

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,746

$30-48k$18,895

$48-75k$17,937

$75-110k$24,787

$110k+$27,327

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•First Bachelor of Music degree at Augustana University (launching Fall 2026)

Training

•65% performance-based coursework (individual studio lessons)

•20 additional credit hours beyond BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

•Choral ensembles: Augustana Choir, Angelus Choir, VikingKor

•International and regional touring (Europe, Spain)

•Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Europe with the Augustana Choir tour

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Germany with Angelus at Women's Choir Festival in Potsdam

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•First Bachelor of Music degree at Augustana University (launching Fall 2026)

Training

•65% performance-based coursework (individual studio lessons)

•20 additional credit hours beyond BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

•Choral ensembles: Augustana Choir, Angelus Choir, VikingKor

•International and regional touring (Europe, Spain)

•Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Europe with the Augustana Choir tour

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Germany with Angelus at Women's Choir Festival in Potsdam

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Audition Requirements

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Admission Audition

•One classical art song, aria, or equivalent with piano accompaniment

•Pre-recorded accompaniments may be used

•Successful auditions typically include complete works lasting 3-5 minutes

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Application Logistics

•University application via Common App

•Audition submission via School of Music Scholarship Form

Eligibility

•Scholarship consideration (Pro-Musica) may be tied to admission audition

•Scholarship eligibility does not guarantee admission to BM

•Students not accepted may pursue BA in Music or other music pathways

•Students may re-audition once if initially denied

New Degree

•BM in Performance launches Fall 2026 (NASM-approved November 2025)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition required for admission to the BM in Performance

•In-person or video submission accepted

•Reviewed by a committee of applied faculty

•Gateway audition during sophomore year required to remain in the BM program

•Must maintain a grade of B or higher in applied lessons (MUSL)

•Progress in ensemble participation, coursework, and performance evaluated annually

Alternative Entry

•Current Augustana students may apply to transfer into the BM program

•Requires at least one semester and minimum 2.5 GPA in music coursework

•Internal audition before faculty jury with two contrasting selections and written statement of intent

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)

Academic info

Snapshot

3.66

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

74%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,894

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,160

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,746

$30-48k$18,895

$48-75k$17,937

$75-110k$24,787

$110k+$27,327

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•First Bachelor of Music degree at Augustana University (launching Fall 2026)

Training

•65% performance-based coursework (individual studio lessons)

•20 additional credit hours beyond BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

•Choral ensembles: Augustana Choir, Angelus Choir, VikingKor

•International and regional touring (Europe, Spain)

•Performances at Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Europe with the Augustana Choir tour

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Germany with Angelus at Women's Choir Festival in Potsdam

Updated 2h ago

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