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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The BA Music program is housed in CMU's Swinney Conservatory of Music.

Students study conducting, composition, music theory, music history, aural skills, and applied performance.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, Chorale, Conservatory Singers, and chamber ensembles.

Degree Flexibility

The BA supports broad music study, advanced-degree preparation, and music-related career paths.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$30,320

Before aid

Average net price

$22,766

After aid

Index · centralmethodist.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 15, 1:07 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The BA Music program is housed in CMU's Swinney Conservatory of Music.

Students study conducting, composition, music theory, music history, aural skills, and applied performance.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, Chorale, Conservatory Singers, and chamber ensembles.

Degree Flexibility

The BA supports broad music study, advanced-degree preparation, and music-related career paths.

Program Highlights

Training

The BA Music program is housed in CMU's Swinney Conservatory of Music.

Students study conducting, composition, music theory, music history, aural skills, and applied performance.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, Chorale, Conservatory Singers, and chamber ensembles.

Degree Flexibility

The BA supports broad music study, advanced-degree preparation, and music-related career paths.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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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.

Songs

Choral Audition Option

Prepare a contest-appropriate solo that represents your current vocal work.

Faculty assess vocal range, sight-reading skills, and tonal memory.

Additional Materials

Repertoire List

Instrumental applicants prepare a contest-appropriate solo or an etude, such as music used for an honor-band audition.

Scales & Technique

Be prepared to play a full-range chromatic scale and one scale of your choice, preferably two octaves.

Audition · centralmethodist.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CMU through the Fayette Campus undergraduate application.

Use CMU's Fine Arts audition information page to request or schedule the music audition.

Important Notes

No Acceptd or SlideRoom portal was published for this program.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Interview and audition with a Swinney Conservatory faculty member during a campus visit.

Materials may include All-District or All-State audition music, solos, or etudes.

Faculty may ask students to sight-read or perform scales.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Opportunities

Central's Got Talent is CMU's annual scholarship competition for vocal, instrumental, and praise band areas.

Participation scholarships may require an audition, interview, or tryout with the appropriate faculty member or activity director.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

57%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$30,320

Before aid

Average net price

$22,766

After aid

Index · centralmethodist.edu College Scorecard

Training

The BA Music program is housed in CMU's Swinney Conservatory of Music.

Students study conducting, composition, music theory, music history, aural skills, and applied performance.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Worship Band, Chorale, Conservatory Singers, and chamber ensembles.

Degree Flexibility

The BA supports broad music study, advanced-degree preparation, and music-related career paths.

Updated Sep 15, 1:07 PM