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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Applied instruction from experienced studio faculty across strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Training & Productions

Rigorous 74-75 credit professional Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (instrumental applied area)

Required junior and senior recitals

Applied lessons on the principal instrument plus class piano sequence

Participation in University Band, Orchestra, and chamber ensembles

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,884

Before aid

Average net price

$18,669

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · evangel.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 12:26 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Applied instruction from experienced studio faculty across strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Training & Productions

Rigorous 74-75 credit professional Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (instrumental applied area)

Required junior and senior recitals

Applied lessons on the principal instrument plus class piano sequence

Participation in University Band, Orchestra, and chamber ensembles

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Applied instruction from experienced studio faculty across strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Training & Productions

Rigorous 74-75 credit professional Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (instrumental applied area)

Required junior and senior recitals

Applied lessons on the principal instrument plus class piano sequence

Participation in University Band, Orchestra, and chamber ensembles

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

PriorityApr 1, 2027

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

Freshmen Criteria · evangel.edu

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Auditions

Fine Arts Scholarship Application OpensSep 1, 2026

Fine Arts Scholarship Application DeadlineJan 28, 2027

Fine Arts Scholarship Audition/Portfolio DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Finearts · evangel.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Repertoire List

Scholarship/entrance audition: a prepared solo selection from the standard instrument repertory (contest lists, etudes)

Performance-degree audition (before the music faculty): a technical etude/solo, a melodic etude/solo, a contest-type solo (theme and variations), and a sonata or concerto (two contrasting movements)

Percussion: prepared selections demonstrating basic skills on two of snare drum, timpani, and mallet instruments (all-state level solos/etudes)

At least one prepared solo should be memorized for the performance-degree audition

Scales & Technique

Demonstrate proficiency on scales

Scales and sight-reading in the performance area are included for music majors

Finearts · evangel.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Admission

Apply to Evangel University via Common App or the Evangel application portal

Application is free

An audition in the primary area of study (instrumental) is required to be admitted as a music major

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Program Details

Instrumental is one of the applied areas within the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (74-75 credits)

The entrance audition, Sophomore Review, and all "Applied Primary" credits must be taken on the same instrument

Junior recital (30 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes) required

Major-ensemble participation required each semester

Scholarship Deadlines

Early scholarship submission deadline: November 15

All auditions must be held or submitted by March 1

What's The Process

Scholarship & Entrance Audition

Music Fine Arts Scholarship audition required for scholarship consideration

Instrumental applicants audition on their primary instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or guitar)

Live auditions preferred; a recorded audition (no more than 15 minutes) is also accepted

Sight-reading and scales included for music majors

Auditions held during EU Music Preview events

Performance-Degree Audition

Performance majors present a 20-minute audition before the entire music faculty during the 3rd semester of applied study

The audition adds a faculty-assigned "Quick-Study Composition" provided one day prior (memorization not required)

Audition Contact

Music Department, Barnett Fine Arts Center

Office of Admissions: 800-EVANGEL or admissions@evangel.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Fine Arts Scholarship

Major awards: $1,000-$3,000

Minor/participation awards: $500-$2,000

Renewable with 2.0 GPA and continued department participation

Must be enrolled in at least one major ensemble each semester

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,884

Before aid

Average net price

$18,669

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · evangel.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Applied instruction from experienced studio faculty across strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Training & Productions

Rigorous 74-75 credit professional Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (instrumental applied area)

Required junior and senior recitals

Applied lessons on the principal instrument plus class piano sequence

Participation in University Band, Orchestra, and chamber ensembles

Comprehensive curriculum in music theory, history, conducting, and pedagogy

Updated Aug 6, 12:26 AM