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BA Music

Voice

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•Private voice instruction with nationally and internationally accomplished faculty

•Senior solo recital capstone

•Diction for Singers and Vocal Literature coursework

•Vocal Pedagogy training

Performance & Productions

•Aurora University Chorale (international tours, including Ireland 2023)

•Aurora University Opera Workshop

•Aurora Singers and Chamber Ensemble

•Multiple performance opportunities as soloist and collaborator

Facilities

•Crimi Auditorium with superb acoustics for concerts and performances

Degree Flexibility

•Double major options (Business, Communication, English, Criminal Justice) with on-time graduation

•Open to non-music majors through applied lessons and ensembles

Academic info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$18,838

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,170

before aid

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

$0-30k$14,525

$30-48k$14,089

$48-75k$15,431

$75-110k$19,300

$110k+$24,595

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 30, 9:28 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Private voice instruction with nationally and internationally accomplished faculty

•Senior solo recital capstone

•Diction for Singers and Vocal Literature coursework

•Vocal Pedagogy training

Performance & Productions

•Aurora University Chorale (international tours, including Ireland 2023)

•Aurora University Opera Workshop

•Aurora Singers and Chamber Ensemble

•Multiple performance opportunities as soloist and collaborator

Facilities

•Crimi Auditorium with superb acoustics for concerts and performances

Degree Flexibility

•Double major options (Business, Communication, English, Criminal Justice) with on-time graduation

•Open to non-music majors through applied lessons and ensembles

Program Highlights

Training

•Private voice instruction with nationally and internationally accomplished faculty

•Senior solo recital capstone

•Diction for Singers and Vocal Literature coursework

•Vocal Pedagogy training

Performance & Productions

•Aurora University Chorale (international tours, including Ireland 2023)

•Aurora University Opera Workshop

•Aurora Singers and Chamber Ensemble

•Multiple performance opportunities as soloist and collaborator

Facilities

•Crimi Auditorium with superb acoustics for concerts and performances

Degree Flexibility

•Double major options (Business, Communication, English, Criminal Justice) with on-time graduation

•Open to non-music majors through applied lessons and ensembles

Key Info

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Deadline

PriorityNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

On-Campus Scholarship AuditionMar 21, 2026

On-Campus Scholarship AuditionApr 18, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

Voice Scholarship Audition Repertoire

•Music majors: two contrasting works, with one selection in a language other than English if possible

•Vocalists: classical or musical theater piece, aria/oratorio, or folk-song arrangement preferred

•Memorization preferred for vocalists

•Demonstrate vocal range and sight reading during the audition

Non-Major Scholarship Auditions

•One prepared piece of your choice

Additional Materials

Essay

•Minimum 300-word essay on your interest in music and what you hope to achieve at Aurora University as a musician

•Submit via email or bring to audition

Letters of Recommendation

•One letter from someone who knows you as a musician

•Must comment on character, work ethic, team participation, and ability

•Submit via email or bring to audition

Sheet Music

•Email sheet music to music@aurora.edu at least two weeks before audition

•Digital images of sheet music not accepted

•Only needed if accompanist is requested

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Good to Know

Admission

•No audition required for admission to the BA Music program

•Rolling admission with November 15 priority deadline

Scholarship Audition Dates

•On-Campus: March 21, 2026

•On-Campus: April 18, 2026

•Alternate dates available with three weeks notice

Scholarship Commitment

•Must participate in an AU ensemble each semester

•Four semesters of private lessons beginning freshman year

•Annual faculty evaluation each spring

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Optional audition and interview for Music Achievement Scholarship

•Not required for program admission

•Duration: approximately 15 minutes

Audition Format

•Perform prepared vocal repertoire (see song requirements)

•Demonstrate vocal range and sight reading

•Brief coaching session with a music instructor

•Interview with faculty members

Accompaniment

•Accompanist available upon request via music@aurora.edu

•Sheet music must be emailed at least two weeks before audition

•Digital images of sheet music not accepted

Logistics

•Dress professionally

•Auditions held in Parolini 119 (1:00-4:00 PM)

•Contact: music@aurora.edu

Scholarship Info

Award

•$500-$5,000 based on musical achievement, academic record, and dedication

•Open to students regardless of major or minor

Renewal

•Renewable for up to four years with 2.0 GPA

•Must participate in AU ensembles (University Chorale, AU Band, etc.)

•Four semesters of private lessons required beginning freshman year

•Annual faculty evaluation each spring

Academic info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

60%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$18,838

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$29,170

before aid

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

$0-30k$14,525

$30-48k$14,089

$48-75k$15,431

$75-110k$19,300

$110k+$24,595

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Private voice instruction with nationally and internationally accomplished faculty

•Senior solo recital capstone

•Diction for Singers and Vocal Literature coursework

•Vocal Pedagogy training

Performance & Productions

•Aurora University Chorale (international tours, including Ireland 2023)

•Aurora University Opera Workshop

•Aurora Singers and Chamber Ensemble

•Multiple performance opportunities as soloist and collaborator

Facilities

•Crimi Auditorium with superb acoustics for concerts and performances

Degree Flexibility

•Double major options (Business, Communication, English, Criminal Justice) with on-time graduation

•Open to non-music majors through applied lessons and ensembles

Updated May 30, 9:28 PM

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