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Benedictine College

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Brass/Woodwind/Percussion

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1946

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons and performance recital opportunities

•Studies in technique, pedagogy, diction, opera workshop, and repertoire

•Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, Liturgical Choir, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble

•Opera Workshop for staged operatic literature

•Prepares for careers as professional singers, church musicians, voice teachers, or graduate study

•Faculty: Dr. Timothy Tharaldson, Dr. Mackenzie Phillips, Ms. Alyssa Toepfer

•Christopher Greco teaches applied woodwinds and chamber ensembles as a clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe multi-instrumentalist.

•Tom Davoren directs Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Brass Band, and Percussion Ensemble, including annual guest-artist and premiere work.

School Info

Snapshot

3.59

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,891

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:24 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1946

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons and performance recital opportunities

•Studies in technique, pedagogy, diction, opera workshop, and repertoire

•Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, Liturgical Choir, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble

•Opera Workshop for staged operatic literature

•Prepares for careers as professional singers, church musicians, voice teachers, or graduate study

•Faculty: Dr. Timothy Tharaldson, Dr. Mackenzie Phillips, Ms. Alyssa Toepfer

•Christopher Greco teaches applied woodwinds and chamber ensembles as a clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe multi-instrumentalist.

•Tom Davoren directs Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Brass Band, and Percussion Ensemble, including annual guest-artist and premiere work.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1946

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons and performance recital opportunities

•Studies in technique, pedagogy, diction, opera workshop, and repertoire

•Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, Liturgical Choir, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble

•Opera Workshop for staged operatic literature

•Prepares for careers as professional singers, church musicians, voice teachers, or graduate study

•Faculty: Dr. Timothy Tharaldson, Dr. Mackenzie Phillips, Ms. Alyssa Toepfer

•Christopher Greco teaches applied woodwinds and chamber ensembles as a clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe multi-instrumentalist.

•Tom Davoren directs Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Brass Band, and Percussion Ensemble, including annual guest-artist and premiere work.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular AdmissionDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Program AppApplication

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Brass · benedictine.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Repertoire List

•Two contrasting pieces or excerpts, Grade 3 or above, no longer than 5 minutes each

Scales & Technique

•Major scales

Questionnaire

•Recorded auditions include a completed and signed Music Participation Agreement Form

Brass · benedictine.eduVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply via Common App or Benedictine College application portal

•No separate program application required

Degree Progression

•Freshman jury/interview and sophomore barrier jury evaluate student progress

•Faculty assess course grades, applied area progress, and ensemble participation

•Sophomore barrier determines final status as a music major

•Senior recital required (public or semi-public before faculty)

•Senior comprehensive exam and portfolio submission required prior to graduation

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

•Audition is for the Music Participation Award, not required for program admission

•All interested students, including non-music majors, are strongly encouraged to audition

On-Campus Audition

•Contact the Office of Admission to schedule: bcadmiss@benedictine.edu

Recorded Audition

•Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or similar service

•Set share settings so anyone with the link can view

•Email the video link (not the file) and signed agreement form to music@benedictine.edu

Audition Contact

•Music@benedictine.edu

Instrument Guidance

•Brass and woodwind applicants audition on their principal instrument only

•Percussion applicants should demonstrate mallet, un-tuned percussion, and drum set skills where possible

Scholarship Info

Music Participation Award

•Scholarship based on audition performance

•Awards require enrollment each semester in private voice lessons and a major ensemble

•Open to all students including non-music majors

•Based on musical proficiency, academic achievement, and potential for success

School Info

Snapshot

3.59

Avg GPA (W)

98%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

2.3K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$27,891

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1946

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons and performance recital opportunities

•Studies in technique, pedagogy, diction, opera workshop, and repertoire

•Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, Liturgical Choir, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble

•Opera Workshop for staged operatic literature

•Prepares for careers as professional singers, church musicians, voice teachers, or graduate study

•Faculty: Dr. Timothy Tharaldson, Dr. Mackenzie Phillips, Ms. Alyssa Toepfer

•Christopher Greco teaches applied woodwinds and chamber ensembles as a clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe multi-instrumentalist.

•Tom Davoren directs Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Brass Band, and Percussion Ensemble, including annual guest-artist and premiere work.

Updated Aug 7, 12:24 AM