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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Studio Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Studio Production trains students in emerging music-industry technologies and practices

Immersive, integrated program spanning musical, theoretical, technological, and entrepreneurial skills

Training

Record ensembles of varying sizes and build production projects from demo to final product

Coursework includes Music Production, Sound Design for Film and Multimedia, and Studio Production Project

Create musical products for consumption and distribution using current and emerging technologies

Facilities

State-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building with professional audio production software (including ProTools)

On-campus recording studios and soundproof practice rooms

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

8.2K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,724

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,942

Before aid

Average net price

$26,285

After aid

Undergraduate · calbaptist.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Studio Production trains students in emerging music-industry technologies and practices

Immersive, integrated program spanning musical, theoretical, technological, and entrepreneurial skills

Training

Record ensembles of varying sizes and build production projects from demo to final product

Coursework includes Music Production, Sound Design for Film and Multimedia, and Studio Production Project

Create musical products for consumption and distribution using current and emerging technologies

Facilities

State-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building with professional audio production software (including ProTools)

On-campus recording studios and soundproof practice rooms

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Studio Production trains students in emerging music-industry technologies and practices

Immersive, integrated program spanning musical, theoretical, technological, and entrepreneurial skills

Training

Record ensembles of varying sizes and build production projects from demo to final product

Coursework includes Music Production, Sound Design for Film and Multimedia, and Studio Production Project

Create musical products for consumption and distribution using current and emerging technologies

Facilities

State-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building with professional audio production software (including ProTools)

On-campus recording studios and soundproof practice rooms

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

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Fee

$45

Opens

Sep 15, 2025

Deadline

PriorityDec 5, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

Important Dates · calbaptist.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

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School Website

Performing Arts · calbaptist.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Statement

Required: submit a 500-word essay OR a five-minute video addressing these prompts:

Prompt: introduce yourself with a brief background of your musical experience

Prompt: describe your rationale and goals for studying studio production

Prompt: describe your career aspirations and goals

An in-person interview may satisfy the essay requirement if desired

Performing Arts · calbaptist.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Two-step process: (1) audition for the School of Performing Arts, (2) apply to the university

Submit audition via the SoPA Audition Form

Apply to CBU through the online application

Scholarship

Audition is used for performing arts scholarship consideration

Assessments

Admitted music majors take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Enrollment

Subject to yearly review by performing arts faculty to determine continuation in the program

What's The Process

Audition (Optional but Highly Suggested)

A musical audition is not required for admission but is highly recommended

If auditioning, prepare 2-3 selections of contrasting styles with backing tracks on your primary commercial instrument

Video Submissions

Upload video to a file-sharing service (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud) or YouTube

Submit link via the SoPA Audition Form

Use a non-distracting background and natural lighting

Camera at eye level with entire body in frame; hand position visible if playing an instrument

Audio editing is not permitted; video clipping is allowed

Contact

Phone: 951.343.4251

Email: performingarts@calbaptist.edu

Scholarship Info

Performing Arts Scholarships

Audition serves as both admission and scholarship evaluation

All performing arts majors are considered for talent-based scholarships through the audition process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

8.2K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,724

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,942

Before aid

Average net price

$26,285

After aid

Undergraduate · calbaptist.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Studio Production trains students in emerging music-industry technologies and practices

Immersive, integrated program spanning musical, theoretical, technological, and entrepreneurial skills

Training

Record ensembles of varying sizes and build production projects from demo to final product

Coursework includes Music Production, Sound Design for Film and Multimedia, and Studio Production Project

Create musical products for consumption and distribution using current and emerging technologies

Facilities

State-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building with professional audio production software (including ProTools)

On-campus recording studios and soundproof practice rooms

Updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM