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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Official BA Music emphasis combining the four core theory/history courses with three music electives at the 300 level, private lessons, ensembles, and a senior recital or project

Flexible path for students who want broad music study across theory, history, performance, and composition

Minimum six semesters each of private lessons and core ensembles, plus two semesters of MUSP 129 - Composition Seminar

Emphasis culminates in MUS 401 - Senior Recital or MUS 402 - Senior Project

Degree Flexibility

Students can connect music study with Denison's broader liberal arts curriculum and interdisciplinary opportunities

Access to more than 25 Department of Music ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.77

Admit rate

17%

school-wide

Grad rate

79%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$74,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$96,900

Before aid

Average net price

$40,007

After aid

Tuition Aid · denison.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Official BA Music emphasis combining the four core theory/history courses with three music electives at the 300 level, private lessons, ensembles, and a senior recital or project

Flexible path for students who want broad music study across theory, history, performance, and composition

Minimum six semesters each of private lessons and core ensembles, plus two semesters of MUSP 129 - Composition Seminar

Emphasis culminates in MUS 401 - Senior Recital or MUS 402 - Senior Project

Degree Flexibility

Students can connect music study with Denison's broader liberal arts curriculum and interdisciplinary opportunities

Access to more than 25 Department of Music ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir

Program Highlights

Training

Official BA Music emphasis combining the four core theory/history courses with three music electives at the 300 level, private lessons, ensembles, and a senior recital or project

Flexible path for students who want broad music study across theory, history, performance, and composition

Minimum six semesters each of private lessons and core ensembles, plus two semesters of MUSP 129 - Composition Seminar

Emphasis culminates in MUS 401 - Senior Recital or MUS 402 - Senior Project

Degree Flexibility

Students can connect music study with Denison's broader liberal arts curriculum and interdisciplinary opportunities

Access to more than 25 Department of Music ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Decision INov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Auditions

Fall Audition DayOct 26, 2026

Spring Audition DayJan 23, 2027

Auditions · denison.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Video

Optional recorded audition video may be submitted if you cannot attend on campus or virtually

Video recordings should be no longer than 15 minutes

Auditions · denison.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or Coalition App; Denison does not charge an application fee

Optional music audition or arts supplement is available after the university application through the Denison applicant portal

Arts supplement materials are due by the chosen first-year application deadline: ED I Nov. 15, ED II Jan. 15, or Regular Decision Jan. 15

Transfer application deadlines: Nov. 15 for January start and May 15 for August start

Transfer arts supplement deadlines: Nov. 15 for January start and Apr. 15 for August start

Scholarship Context

Arts scholarships are optional and not required for admission to Denison or to the music major

Scholarship recipients are encouraged but not required to major or minor in music

What's The Process

Admission Process

No music audition is required for general admission to Denison

Prospective music students may audition on campus or virtually for arts scholarship consideration

Students outside the region may submit a recorded video audition as an arts supplement instead

Music Audition Format

Follow the specific requirements for your instrument or area on Denison's Music Auditions page

Optional recorded video auditions should be no longer than 15 minutes

Scholarship Info

Merit-Based Arts Scholarships

$5,000 to $15,000, renewable for all four years

All music audition or arts supplement submitters are automatically considered

Recipients are encouraged but not required to major or minor in music

Students may submit supplements in multiple arts areas, but only one arts scholarship is awarded

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.77

Admit rate

17%

school-wide

Grad rate

79%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$74,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$96,900

Before aid

Average net price

$40,007

After aid

Tuition Aid · denison.edu College Scorecard

Training

Official BA Music emphasis combining the four core theory/history courses with three music electives at the 300 level, private lessons, ensembles, and a senior recital or project

Flexible path for students who want broad music study across theory, history, performance, and composition

Minimum six semesters each of private lessons and core ensembles, plus two semesters of MUSP 129 - Composition Seminar

Emphasis culminates in MUS 401 - Senior Recital or MUS 402 - Senior Project

Degree Flexibility

Students can connect music study with Denison's broader liberal arts curriculum and interdisciplinary opportunities

Access to more than 25 Department of Music ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir

Updated 4d ago