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Carthage College

Kenosha, WI

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BA Music

Vocal Performance

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BA Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BA Playwriting

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BM Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre Performance

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BA Music

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BA Theatre Education

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BA Technical Direction

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BA Technical Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Classical/choral vocal performance emphasis within the BA Music degree

•Different from Musical Theatre vocal performance — separate schedules and coursework

Training

•Faculty hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions

•Performer-teachers active in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor

•Faculty perform with Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Five choral ensembles, opera workshops, and small ensemble experiences

•Musicals and concert performances

•Easy access to performances in Milwaukee and Chicago

•Touring opportunities in Midwestern states, Japan, South America, and Europe

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,565

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,750

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,293

$30-48k$23,630

$48-75k$22,427

$75-110k$24,995

$110k+$29,176

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Program info updated Apr 27, 11:10 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Classical/choral vocal performance emphasis within the BA Music degree

•Different from Musical Theatre vocal performance — separate schedules and coursework

Training

•Faculty hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions

•Performer-teachers active in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor

•Faculty perform with Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Five choral ensembles, opera workshops, and small ensemble experiences

•Musicals and concert performances

•Easy access to performances in Milwaukee and Chicago

•Touring opportunities in Midwestern states, Japan, South America, and Europe

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Classical/choral vocal performance emphasis within the BA Music degree

•Different from Musical Theatre vocal performance — separate schedules and coursework

Training

•Faculty hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions

•Performer-teachers active in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor

•Faculty perform with Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Five choral ensembles, opera workshops, and small ensemble experiences

•Musicals and concert performances

•Easy access to performances in Milwaukee and Chicago

•Touring opportunities in Midwestern states, Japan, South America, and Europe

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Fees

$35Waiver

International Transfer Fee

$40Waiver

Program AppApplication

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Auditions

On-Campus AuditionJan 31, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 14, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS in contrasting style from the standard solo repertoire

•All pieces performed from memory

•Examples: Schirmer's Library 24 Italian Songs and Arias, or The Great American Songbook

•Sight-reading exercise included in the audition

Accompaniment

•Accompanist provided by Carthage

•Bring a hard copy of your music in a three-ring binder for the accompanist

Additional Materials

Resume

•Include musical and academic accomplishments

Music Copies

•Provide a copy of your music for the audition panel

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation

•Upload them to the shared Google Drive folder or email them to vpascholarships@carthage.edu

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Application Logistics

•Step 1: Apply to Carthage via Common App or Carthage application

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

•Scholarship audition application is separate from the Carthage College application

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

Important Notes

•The Vocal Performance emphasis is intended for singing classical/choral works

•Different from vocal performance in Musical Theatre

•The MT degrees and Vocal Performance emphasis have conflicting performance schedules and coursework

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Faculty may vocalize you up and down your vocal range

•Test your ear with short melodic patterns to repeat on a neutral syllable

•Sight-read a short melody (score provided)

•Discuss your musical goals and aspirations

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition before a panel of two or more music faculty

•4-hour block including audition, facility tour, faculty meetings, and masterclasses

•In-person auditions encouraged for best scholarship consideration

•Submit a video performance of two memorized song selections

•Complete a Zoom interview with faculty (includes sight-reading exercise)

•Video must be submitted one full business week before Zoom meeting

•If producing a video is not possible, perform repertoire live during the Zoom interview

•If vocal selections require accompaniment, use an accompaniment track (separate device recommended)

Contact

•Heidi Baehr, VPA Scholarship Coordinator

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

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

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

•Scholarships are competitive based on audition performance

•In-person auditions recommended for best scholarship consideration

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$26,565

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,750

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$23,293

$30-48k$23,630

$48-75k$22,427

$75-110k$24,995

$110k+$29,176

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Classical/choral vocal performance emphasis within the BA Music degree

•Different from Musical Theatre vocal performance — separate schedules and coursework

Training

•Faculty hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions

•Performer-teachers active in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor

•Faculty perform with Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Performance & Productions

•Five choral ensembles, opera workshops, and small ensemble experiences

•Musicals and concert performances

•Easy access to performances in Milwaukee and Chicago

•Touring opportunities in Midwestern states, Japan, South America, and Europe

Updated Apr 27, 11:10 PM

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