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Evangel University

Springfield, MO

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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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Music education

Music performance

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Commercial Music

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)

Faculty with professional career experience

Training & Outcomes

Blends business education with a musical focus for careers in music and the recording industry

Hands-on training in modern recording techniques, advanced recording and production, and electronic music

Coursework in music in media, the music business, and rhythm-section methods

Prepares students for live sound production, recording engineering, record production, and music technology careers

Christ-centered approach to performing arts

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)

Faculty with professional career experience

Training & Outcomes

Blends business education with a musical focus for careers in music and the recording industry

Hands-on training in modern recording techniques, advanced recording and production, and electronic music

Coursework in music in media, the music business, and rhythm-section methods

Prepares students for live sound production, recording engineering, record production, and music technology careers

Christ-centered approach to performing arts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Faculty with professional career experience

Training & Outcomes

Blends business education with a musical focus for careers in music and the recording industry

Hands-on training in modern recording techniques, advanced recording and production, and electronic music

Coursework in music in media, the music business, and rhythm-section methods

Prepares students for live sound production, recording engineering, record production, and music technology careers

Christ-centered approach to performing arts

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

Program AppApplication

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

Voice: two prepared selections — one from traditional vocal literature and one contrasting style (Broadway, gospel, contemporary worship, etc.)

Piano: two contrasting prepared selections

Non-keyboard instruments: a prepared solo selection from the standard repertory

Recorded auditions of prepared repertoire (up to 15 minutes) accepted; up to two instruments may be included

Scales & Technique

Pianists and instrumentalists demonstrate scales for music majors

Scales and sight-reading 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 is required to be admitted as a music major (voice, keyboard, or instrumental)

Placement

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

Scholarship Deadlines

Early scholarship submission deadline: November 15

All auditions must be held or submitted by March 1

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Music with Emphasis in Commercial Music

41-42 credits of music, 18 credits of commercial-music courses, and 12 credits of non-music electives

Coursework in modern recording techniques, electronic music, survey of music business, and songwriting/commercial arranging

What's The Process

Scholarship & Entrance Audition

Fine Arts Scholarship audition required for scholarship consideration

Music-major applicants audition in their primary area of study (voice, keyboard, or instrumental)

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

Recording should include examples of performance on the primary instrument or voice

Sight-reading is included for those planning to major in music

Auditions held during EU Preview events

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)

Faculty with professional career experience

Training & Outcomes

Blends business education with a musical focus for careers in music and the recording industry

Hands-on training in modern recording techniques, advanced recording and production, and electronic music

Coursework in music in media, the music business, and rhythm-section methods

Prepares students for live sound production, recording engineering, record production, and music technology careers

Christ-centered approach to performing arts

Updated Aug 6, 12:26 AM