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Bob Jones University

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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BA/BS Music

Guitar

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program Recognition

Flexible Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music with a guitar principal

Combine a strong music core with a second field such as business, communications, or health science

Culminates in an experiential learning internship with a local music or arts organization

BA/BS music students are not required to study a secondary instrument

Performance & Productions

Membership in university choirs, bands, orchestras, and small ensembles

Concerto and Aria Competition and Annual Music Contests

Facilities

NASM-accredited Division of Music

Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library with 15,000+ bound scores

Practice rooms across 4 campus buildings

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,640

Before aid

Average net price

$16,641

After aid

Tuition · bju.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 1:10 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Flexible Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music with a guitar principal

Combine a strong music core with a second field such as business, communications, or health science

Culminates in an experiential learning internship with a local music or arts organization

BA/BS music students are not required to study a secondary instrument

Performance & Productions

Membership in university choirs, bands, orchestras, and small ensembles

Concerto and Aria Competition and Annual Music Contests

Facilities

NASM-accredited Division of Music

Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library with 15,000+ bound scores

Practice rooms across 4 campus buildings

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Flexible Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music with a guitar principal

Combine a strong music core with a second field such as business, communications, or health science

Culminates in an experiential learning internship with a local music or arts organization

BA/BS music students are not required to study a secondary instrument

Performance & Productions

Membership in university choirs, bands, orchestras, and small ensembles

Concerto and Aria Competition and Annual Music Contests

Facilities

NASM-accredited Division of Music

Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library with 15,000+ bound scores

Practice rooms across 4 campus buildings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$25

Deadline

International - Apply OnlineMar 1, 2027

International - Submit Admission DocumentsApr 30, 2027

International - Complete Financial GuaranteeJun 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Admission Process · bju.edu Process · bju.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Deadline

Audition Deadline (Scholarship Priority)Feb 1, 2027

Scholarships · music.bju.edu

Audition Requirements

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

Repertoire List

Repertoire: perform two works in contrasting styles on acoustic guitar, chosen from the classical guitar solo literature and/or etudes

Repertoire technical requirement: demonstrate fluency and musical awareness appropriate to the audition literature

Repertoire restriction: sacred instrumental arrangements may not be used

Repertoire accompaniment: no accompaniment is required for guitar auditions

Repertoire memorization: optional

Audition Requirements · music.bju.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Important Notes

February 1 deadline for music merit scholarship consideration

Applications accepted after this date but may not be eligible for scholarships

Scholarship is merit-based, evaluated through audition submission

Admitted students take a music theory placement test for course placement only — it does not affect admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Music is a dual-admission program

Students must be accepted to both BJU and the Division of Music

Step 1: Apply for admission to BJU

Step 2: Complete the Division of Music section of the BJU application and submit audition videos

Audition also serves as initial application for music merit scholarship consideration

Post-Enrollment

Sight-reading is assessed at the beginning of the first semester of study (for course placement, not admission)

Secondary Piano Proficiency Placement Test during Welcome Week (non-keyboard principals)

Scholarship Info

Music Merit Scholarship

Awarded based on a performance audition

February 1 deadline for scholarship consideration for the following academic year

Scholarship awards are subject to an interview with the scholarship committee

Renewable annually for up to four years

Requires a 2.0 overall GPA and 3.0 music GPA for renewal

Applied to tuition and/or room and board

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,640

Before aid

Average net price

$16,641

After aid

Tuition · bju.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Flexible Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music with a guitar principal

Combine a strong music core with a second field such as business, communications, or health science

Culminates in an experiential learning internship with a local music or arts organization

BA/BS music students are not required to study a secondary instrument

Performance & Productions

Membership in university choirs, bands, orchestras, and small ensembles

Concerto and Aria Competition and Annual Music Contests

Facilities

NASM-accredited Division of Music

Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library with 15,000+ bound scores

Practice rooms across 4 campus buildings

Updated Sep 4, 1:10 PM