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Carthage College

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music

Instrumental Performance

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

•Instrumental Performance emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Students develop performance depth while retaining the flexibility of the BA Music curriculum

Training

•Coursework includes symphonic literature, conducting fundamentals, form and analysis, instrumental pedagogy, applied lessons, and recital preparation

Performance & Productions

•Wind bands, philharmonic orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber music, and touring opportunities

•Students work with faculty and guest artists from the Milwaukee-Chicago music corridor

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,565

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 24, 6:19 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Instrumental Performance emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Students develop performance depth while retaining the flexibility of the BA Music curriculum

Training

•Coursework includes symphonic literature, conducting fundamentals, form and analysis, instrumental pedagogy, applied lessons, and recital preparation

Performance & Productions

•Wind bands, philharmonic orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber music, and touring opportunities

•Students work with faculty and guest artists from the Milwaukee-Chicago music corridor

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Instrumental Performance emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Students develop performance depth while retaining the flexibility of the BA Music curriculum

Training

•Coursework includes symphonic literature, conducting fundamentals, form and analysis, instrumental pedagogy, applied lessons, and recital preparation

Performance & Productions

•Wind bands, philharmonic orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber music, and touring opportunities

•Students work with faculty and guest artists from the Milwaukee-Chicago music corridor

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

$35

International Transfer Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Jan 30, 2027Feb 13, 15 & 20, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

•Two selections in contrasting style from the standard solo repertoire

•Two contrasting sonata or concerto movements, or an advanced etude, may replace one solo

Sheet Music

•Bring printed sheet music for your audition

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation

•Letters may be emailed directly to vpascholarships@carthage.edu

Resume

•Include musical and academic accomplishments

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Step 1: Apply to Carthage through the Common App or Carthage application

•Step 2: Submit the Music Audition Form to schedule your audition

•The scholarship audition application is separate from the Carthage College application

•Students must be accepted into the College before the end of February for scholarship eligibility

Placement

•All students are placed in Keyboard I, Music Theory I, and Aural Skills I unless a placement test is requested

•Placement tests are for course placement, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Brass, strings, and woodwind auditions include prepared repertoire, scales, and sight-reading

•An accompanist is available upon request for instrumental auditions

•Be prepared to discuss your musical goals and aspirations

Audition Format

•In-person audition before a panel of music faculty

•Audition format is a 4-hour morning or afternoon block with audition, tour, faculty and student meetings, and masterclass observation

Contact

•Heidi Baehr, VPA Scholarship Coordinator

•Vpascholarships@carthage.edu | 262-551-5859

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Individual scholarships may be offered to music majors, minors, and non-majors

•Scholarships are competitive based on audition performance

•In-person auditions are used for admission and scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,565

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Instrumental Performance emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Students develop performance depth while retaining the flexibility of the BA Music curriculum

Training

•Coursework includes symphonic literature, conducting fundamentals, form and analysis, instrumental pedagogy, applied lessons, and recital preparation

Performance & Productions

•Wind bands, philharmonic orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber music, and touring opportunities

•Students work with faculty and guest artists from the Milwaukee-Chicago music corridor

Updated Jul 24, 6:19 PM