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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Bachelor of Music in Music Theory, offered through Belmont’s NASM-accredited School of Music

Builds critical thinking and writing skills for graduate study in music theory, music history, or conducting

Training

Coursework includes Composition Lessons, Orchestration, Counterpoint, Topics in Advanced Analysis, History of Music: Ancient–1700, and Computer Music Notation

The degree culminates in a 25-minute recital in McAfee Concert Hall

Coordinated by Professor Richard Hoffman, Coordinator of Music Theory, alongside theory faculty including Don Byrd and Anthony Belfiglio

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

7.1K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,330

Before aid

Average net price

$33,147

After aid

Cost · belmont.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory, offered through Belmont’s NASM-accredited School of Music

Builds critical thinking and writing skills for graduate study in music theory, music history, or conducting

Training

Coursework includes Composition Lessons, Orchestration, Counterpoint, Topics in Advanced Analysis, History of Music: Ancient–1700, and Computer Music Notation

The degree culminates in a 25-minute recital in McAfee Concert Hall

Coordinated by Professor Richard Hoffman, Coordinator of Music Theory, alongside theory faculty including Don Byrd and Anthony Belfiglio

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory, offered through Belmont’s NASM-accredited School of Music

Builds critical thinking and writing skills for graduate study in music theory, music history, or conducting

Training

Coursework includes Composition Lessons, Orchestration, Counterpoint, Topics in Advanced Analysis, History of Music: Ancient–1700, and Computer Music Notation

The degree culminates in a 25-minute recital in McAfee Concert Hall

Coordinated by Professor Richard Hoffman, Coordinator of Music Theory, alongside theory faculty including Don Byrd and Anthony Belfiglio

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early Action INov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

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Application Logistics

Submit the Belmont University undergraduate application first, then register for the School of Music audition through BU4U

University admission and School of Music admission are decided separately — the music audition does not affect general university admission

The School of Music admissions decision letter is sent after the University admissions decision and the audition/video submission are both complete

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to Belmont University first; after the university application is submitted, the School of Music emails instructions to register for an audition through the BU4U portal

Choose an in-person audition date or a video audition submitted through Acceptd — the same faculty adjudicate both, and video is not penalized

The School of Music does not prescreen any undergraduate program; the School of Music audition is the sole admission gate for the degree

Music Theory applicants audition on their principal instrument or voice using Belmont’s official classical requirements

Students are automatically considered for a School of Music talent-based scholarship at the time of audition

Scholarship Info

Automatically considered for a School of Music talent-based scholarship at the time of audition

Awarded students receive an award letter — Fall auditionees in December, Spring auditionees in March

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

7.1K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,330

Before aid

Average net price

$33,147

After aid

Cost · belmont.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Music Theory, offered through Belmont’s NASM-accredited School of Music

Builds critical thinking and writing skills for graduate study in music theory, music history, or conducting

Training

Coursework includes Composition Lessons, Orchestration, Counterpoint, Topics in Advanced Analysis, History of Music: Ancient–1700, and Computer Music Notation

The degree culminates in a 25-minute recital in McAfee Concert Hall

Coordinated by Professor Richard Hoffman, Coordinator of Music Theory, alongside theory faculty including Don Byrd and Anthony Belfiglio

Updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM