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BM Music Production

Music Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Bachelor of music in music production focused on the digital audio workstation and modern production skills

Create and arrange music across genres for audio, video, live performance, and commercial production

Coursework in digital music, production of sound recordings, audio engineering, orchestration, and film scoring

Applied lessons in digital music, songwriting, or film scoring

Facilities

Digital production and recording resources within the Department of Music

Digital cinema and video editing coursework through the Digital Media program

Location

Campus located about 30 minutes from Chicago with access to the area's production and commercial-music industry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,158

Before aid

Average net price

$24,185

After aid

Undergraduate · elmhurst.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 12:55 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of music in music production focused on the digital audio workstation and modern production skills

Create and arrange music across genres for audio, video, live performance, and commercial production

Coursework in digital music, production of sound recordings, audio engineering, orchestration, and film scoring

Applied lessons in digital music, songwriting, or film scoring

Facilities

Digital production and recording resources within the Department of Music

Digital cinema and video editing coursework through the Digital Media program

Location

Campus located about 30 minutes from Chicago with access to the area's production and commercial-music industry

Program Highlights

Training

Bachelor of music in music production focused on the digital audio workstation and modern production skills

Create and arrange music across genres for audio, video, live performance, and commercial production

Coursework in digital music, production of sound recordings, audio engineering, orchestration, and film scoring

Applied lessons in digital music, songwriting, or film scoring

Facilities

Digital production and recording resources within the Department of Music

Digital cinema and video editing coursework through the Digital Media program

Location

Campus located about 30 minutes from Chicago with access to the area's production and commercial-music industry

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

In-Person Audition

Dec 5, 2026Jan 18 & 23, 2027Feb 15 & 26, 2027Mar 6 & 13, 2027

Audition Process · elmhurst.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Portfolio

Submit MP3 renderings of two original compositions or arrangements at least two weeks before your audition

Portfolio works must be of contrasting styles and produced on a DAW

Portfolio pieces should be 2 to 3 minutes each

Portfolio productions must combine MIDI and live audio tracks

Bring the full DAW production and stereo MP3 renderings on a portable drive (your own laptop strongly suggested)

Audition Request Form Requirements For Music Production Majors · elmhurst.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Elmhurst University via Common App — no application fee

Schedule audition through the Music Department (separate from Theatre Department)

Encouraged to apply to Elmhurst before auditioning for financial aid purposes

Placement

Admitted students complete a brief Music Theory Assessment after auditioning — for placement only, not admission

Scholarships

Must audition prior to June for fall admission to be eligible for music scholarships

What's The Process

Audition Process

Two paths: submit DAW compositions/arrangements, or audition on a major instrument or voice

Composition path uses the Music Production audition request form (virtual appointments not available for this path)

Submit MP3 renderings at least two weeks before your audition date

Audition Expectations

Meet with faculty to present and discuss your works

Discussion of background and career aspirations

Music Theory Assessment completed after audition (non-binding)

Business casual dress recommended

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

Awarded based on entrance audition performance

Available to first-year and transfer students majoring in music

Must audition prior to June for fall admission to be eligible

Summer (June) auditions may not be considered for music scholarships

Renewable by maintaining GPA associated with academic scholarship plus full-time enrollment

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

74%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,158

Before aid

Average net price

$24,185

After aid

Undergraduate · elmhurst.edu College Scorecard

Training

Bachelor of music in music production focused on the digital audio workstation and modern production skills

Create and arrange music across genres for audio, video, live performance, and commercial production

Coursework in digital music, production of sound recordings, audio engineering, orchestration, and film scoring

Applied lessons in digital music, songwriting, or film scoring

Facilities

Digital production and recording resources within the Department of Music

Digital cinema and video editing coursework through the Digital Media program

Location

Campus located about 30 minutes from Chicago with access to the area's production and commercial-music industry

Updated Sep 8, 12:55 AM