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Elizabethtown College

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir: 40-member premier touring ensemble (Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Wales)

Fenice: gender-inclusive treble choir (by audition)

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra (ECCO), Sine Nomine

Chamber ensembles in various instrumental and vocal combinations

Location

Close proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA with individualized emphasis and 54 credits of music

Eight credits in one primary instrument or voice

Senior recital required

Lower credit load allows for minors, study abroad, or additional studies

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,550

Before aid

Average net price

$26,598

After aid

Tuition Fees · etown.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:14 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir: 40-member premier touring ensemble (Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Wales)

Fenice: gender-inclusive treble choir (by audition)

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra (ECCO), Sine Nomine

Chamber ensembles in various instrumental and vocal combinations

Location

Close proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA with individualized emphasis and 54 credits of music

Eight credits in one primary instrument or voice

Senior recital required

Lower credit load allows for minors, study abroad, or additional studies

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir: 40-member premier touring ensemble (Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Wales)

Fenice: gender-inclusive treble choir (by audition)

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra (ECCO), Sine Nomine

Chamber ensembles in various instrumental and vocal combinations

Location

Close proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA with individualized emphasis and 54 credits of music

Eight credits in one primary instrument or voice

Senior recital required

Lower credit load allows for minors, study abroad, or additional studies

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition Day

Nov 14, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Auditions · etown.edu

Audition Requirements

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

One letter from a music teacher

Use the department's reference form

Auditions · etown.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Must apply to Elizabethtown College before audition day

Acceptance to the college is not required prior to the audition

Acceptance to the music program requires prior acceptance to the college

Scheduling

Individualized audition available if you miss the scheduled audition dates

Request via the department's online form

Transfer Pathway

Etown publishes dual-admission agreements for partner two-year colleges that lead into Etown bachelor's degree programs. Music transfer students must still schedule an audition for the music program, and transfer credit is evaluated through the standard transfer-credit process.

Transfer Agreements · etown.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Perform two pieces of contrasting styles at an appropriate level

See the department's Literature Level guide for repertoire guidance

Sight-read music on your instrument

Instrumentalists also play several scales

Accompaniment must be live for pieces composed with accompaniment

Pre-recorded accompaniment tracks are not permitted

Music Major Requirements

Complete a music theory diagnostic exam

Complete an aural/sight-singing exam

Interview with the Program Director

Audition Day

Activities begin at 8 a.m. in Zug Memorial Hall, Hess Gallery (2nd floor)

First session at 8:30, followed by diagnostic exams, auditions, and interviews

Lunch provided for you and your family

Concludes around 2 p.m

Notification

Results mailed within two weeks of audition

Must be accepted to Elizabethtown College before acceptance to the music program

All music major candidates automatically considered for the Music Performance Scholarship

Scholarship Info

Music Performance Scholarship

Awards vary in size and are renewable for up to four years

Open to vocal, keyboard, and instrumental performers

Students may audition in up to two performing areas

Both music and non-music majors are eligible

Renewal Requirements

Enroll in private lessons on primary instrument with college music faculty

Demonstrate acceptable progress in private lessons and assigned ensemble

Maintain enrollment in assigned ensemble

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

1.9K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,550

Before aid

Average net price

$26,598

After aid

Tuition Fees · etown.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir: 40-member premier touring ensemble (Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Wales)

Fenice: gender-inclusive treble choir (by audition)

Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra (ECCO), Sine Nomine

Chamber ensembles in various instrumental and vocal combinations

Location

Close proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Degree Flexibility

Flexible BA with individualized emphasis and 54 credits of music

Eight credits in one primary instrument or voice

Senior recital required

Lower credit load allows for minors, study abroad, or additional studies

Updated Sep 11, 7:14 PM