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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

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BA Media Production & Entrepreneurship

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BA Music

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BA Music Education with Cert

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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 the BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

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

•Keyboard majors perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

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

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Partnerships with the South Dakota Symphony and Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society

School Info

Snapshot

3.66

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,894

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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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 the BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

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

•Keyboard majors perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

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

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Partnerships with the South Dakota Symphony and Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society

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 the BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

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

•Keyboard majors perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

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

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Partnerships with the South Dakota Symphony and Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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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.

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

Repertoire List

•Piano: two contrasting selections from the standard classical repertoire

•Brass, woodwinds, or strings: a solo, etude, or piece that highlights tone, technique, and musicality (accompaniment preferred but not required)

•Percussion: two solo works on melodic and non-melodic instruments

•Other genres (jazz, pop, rock): one or more performances reflecting your strengths, such as jazz improvisation, original works, or fully produced recordings - at least one complete piece

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

Accompaniment

•A staff accompanist may be available; pre-recorded accompaniment tracks are also accepted

•Percussionists with questions about instrument access should contact the Director of Percussion Studies

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•University application via Common App

•Audition submission via School of Music Scholarship Form

Eligibility

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

•Scholarship eligibility does not guarantee admission to the BM

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

•Students may re-audition once if initially denied

Placement

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

New Degree

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

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission to the BM in Performance requires a performance audition on the applicant's primary instrument as part of the School of Music application

•In-person (held in February) or video submission accepted

•Auditions are reviewed by a committee of applied faculty

•Scholarship consideration, including Pro-Musica, may be tied to the audition, but scholarship eligibility does not guarantee BM admission

•Current Augustana students may apply to transfer into the BM program after at least one semester (minimum 2.5 music GPA)

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

Post-Enrollment Gateway

•Admitted B.M. students must maintain a grade of B or higher in applied lessons (MUSL) to remain on the performance track

•Continued progress in ensemble participation, coursework, and applied performance is evaluated annually by faculty

•Students may re-audition once if initially denied entry to the BM in Performance

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

3.66

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,132

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,894

After aid

Official source 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 the BA in Music

•Junior and senior recitals required

Performance & Productions

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

•Keyboard majors perform on the highest-quality concert pianos and organs

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

•Nationally known visiting artist performances

Study Abroad

•Spain with the Augustana Band tour

•Partnerships with the South Dakota Symphony and Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society

Updated 5d ago