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BA Dance & Music

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Training

Inter-arts major coordinated between the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Music

Integrates studies in history, theory, and practice of both dance and music

13-course curriculum combining dance technique, choreography, music theory, aural skills, and composition

Students develop interdisciplinary interpretations of musical and dance works

Original composition in both music and dance is a core learning outcome

Coursework draws from both Theatre & Dance and Music department offerings

Study Abroad

Students strongly encouraged to study abroad with support from the Center for Global Study and Engagement

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

42%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

2.3K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,650

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$93,706

Before aid

Average net price

$37,607

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · dickinson.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Inter-arts major coordinated between the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Music

Integrates studies in history, theory, and practice of both dance and music

13-course curriculum combining dance technique, choreography, music theory, aural skills, and composition

Students develop interdisciplinary interpretations of musical and dance works

Original composition in both music and dance is a core learning outcome

Coursework draws from both Theatre & Dance and Music department offerings

Study Abroad

Students strongly encouraged to study abroad with support from the Center for Global Study and Engagement

Program Highlights

Training

Inter-arts major coordinated between the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Music

Integrates studies in history, theory, and practice of both dance and music

13-course curriculum combining dance technique, choreography, music theory, aural skills, and composition

Students develop interdisciplinary interpretations of musical and dance works

Original composition in both music and dance is a core learning outcome

Coursework draws from both Theatre & Dance and Music department offerings

Study Abroad

Students strongly encouraged to study abroad with support from the Center for Global Study and Engagement

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 15, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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Auditions

Music Scholars Award Portfolio (Early Decision)Nov 15, 2026

Music Scholars Award Portfolio (Early Decision II / Regular Decision)Jan 15, 2027

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Scholarship Portfolio Requirements

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

Portfolio (Optional)

SlideRoom portfolio considered for the Music Scholars Award; not required for admission or to become a music major

Composers: two contrasting composition PDFs (live recordings optional)

Instrumentalists: two video recordings in contrasting styles (audio files not accepted)

Vocalists: two video recordings in contrasting styles from operatic, art song, musical theater, or American Songbook repertoire (audio files not accepted)

Music History/Theory/Ethnomusicology: a written work sample or original multimedia content

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Students may submit supplementary dance or music materials via SlideRoom through the Common Application

Arts supplement is optional and not required for admission

Admission Pathway

Admission is at the university level through Common App

No audition, portfolio, or prescreen required for program entry

Fall 2027 Timing

Apply through Common App or Coalition with Scoir

Early Decision deadline: November 15, 2026

Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadline: January 15, 2027

Optional Music Supplement

Submit through Dickinson SlideRoom from within the Common Application

Considered for the Music Scholars Award; portfolio submission has no bearing on admission to the major

Review the official Music Scholars guidelines for category-specific portfolio contents before submitting

Scholarship Info

Music Scholars Award

Optional SlideRoom portfolio applicants are considered for awards covering private-lesson costs for four years

Portfolio submission has no bearing on admission to the major or access to music lessons and classes

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

42%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

2.3K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$71,650

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$93,706

Before aid

Average net price

$37,607

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · dickinson.edu College Scorecard

Training

Inter-arts major coordinated between the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Department of Music

Integrates studies in history, theory, and practice of both dance and music

13-course curriculum combining dance technique, choreography, music theory, aural skills, and composition

Students develop interdisciplinary interpretations of musical and dance works

Original composition in both music and dance is a core learning outcome

Coursework draws from both Theatre & Dance and Music department offerings

Study Abroad

Students strongly encouraged to study abroad with support from the Center for Global Study and Engagement

Updated 6d ago