Private school3.6K

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Test-OptionalLGBTQ+

Start free

Program

Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program

Concentration

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Browse programs

Quick Links

BA Music

Performance Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

•Performance Track students complete the BA Music core and four performance electives

•Solo performers also complete MUS 117a and MUS 117b

Professional Development

•Students complete a performance project with the track advisor and enroll in Senior Performance (MUS 118)

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

41%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

3.6K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$73,678

Before aid

Average Net Price

$35,736

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Performance Track students complete the BA Music core and four performance electives

•Solo performers also complete MUS 117a and MUS 117b

Professional Development

•Students complete a performance project with the track advisor and enroll in Senior Performance (MUS 118)

Program Highlights

Training

•Performance Track students complete the BA Music core and four performance electives

•Solo performers also complete MUS 117a and MUS 117b

Professional Development

•Students complete a performance project with the track advisor and enroll in Senior Performance (MUS 118)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Fee

$80

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 3, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Official Source

Program AppApplication

Apply

SlideRoom

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 3, 2026

Bernstein Scholars - Early Decision II (SlideRoom)Jan 15, 2027

Bernstein Scholars - Regular Decision (SlideRoom)Feb 1, 2027

Official Source

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•The Performance Track is entered after enrollment in the BA Music major

•No separate first-year application or admission audition is required for this track

What's The Process

Post-Enrollment

•Admission to the BA Music Performance Track normally requires an audition at the end of the sophomore year

•Brandeis does not publish a fixed audition date or instrument-specific repertoire on the current requirements page

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA (W)

41%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

3.6K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$73,678

Before aid

Average Net Price

$35,736

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Performance Track students complete the BA Music core and four performance electives

•Solo performers also complete MUS 117a and MUS 117b

Professional Development

•Students complete a performance project with the track advisor and enroll in Senior Performance (MUS 118)

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM