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Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Choral Track

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BME Music Education

Choral

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In-Person Only

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PreK-12Teacher Cert

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BME Music Education

Instrumental

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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PreK-12Teacher Cert

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Choral Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Instrumental Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Music offers choral and instrumental tracks with weekly private instruction on the primary instrument

•Coursework includes music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, orchestration, and arranging

•Choral Track curriculum includes University Chorus ensemble credits, choral conducting, senior recital, and final-semester internship

Performance & Productions

•University Chorus performs sacred a cappella repertoire locally, regionally, and on extended spring tours

•Faulkner Singers is a select 16-voice chamber ensemble drawn from Chorus members

•Choral students attend and perform at the biennial Christian College Choral Festival

Professional Development

•NAfME student chapter and Alabama Music Educators Association conference opportunities

•Senior recital and professional music internship are built into the degree

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

73%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$24,600

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,085

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Music offers choral and instrumental tracks with weekly private instruction on the primary instrument

•Coursework includes music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, orchestration, and arranging

•Choral Track curriculum includes University Chorus ensemble credits, choral conducting, senior recital, and final-semester internship

Performance & Productions

•University Chorus performs sacred a cappella repertoire locally, regionally, and on extended spring tours

•Faulkner Singers is a select 16-voice chamber ensemble drawn from Chorus members

•Choral students attend and perform at the biennial Christian College Choral Festival

Professional Development

•NAfME student chapter and Alabama Music Educators Association conference opportunities

•Senior recital and professional music internship are built into the degree

Program Highlights

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Music offers choral and instrumental tracks with weekly private instruction on the primary instrument

•Coursework includes music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, orchestration, and arranging

•Choral Track curriculum includes University Chorus ensemble credits, choral conducting, senior recital, and final-semester internship

Performance & Productions

•University Chorus performs sacred a cappella repertoire locally, regionally, and on extended spring tours

•Faulkner Singers is a select 16-voice chamber ensemble drawn from Chorus members

•Choral students attend and perform at the biennial Christian College Choral Festival

Professional Development

•NAfME student chapter and Alabama Music Educators Association conference opportunities

•Senior recital and professional music internship are built into the degree

Key Info

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Fee

$25Waiver

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through Common App or Faulkner's direct application portal

•Rolling university admission

Admission Pathway

•Bachelor of Arts in Music students choose the Choral Track or Instrumental Track

•Music candidates must pass an audition on their primary instrument before admission as music majors

Program Requirements

•Music candidates complete a theory placement exam as part of the music-major process

•The theory placement exam is not modeled as a performance gateway audition

•Music majors complete private lessons, recital participation, senior recital, piano proficiency, major field test, and final-semester internship

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Schedule the music audition by contacting the choral director or music department

•Music majors and minors complete an additional interview

Audition Expectations

•Three-part skills assessment; no prepared repertoire required

•Match brief pitch patterns played on the piano

•Sight-sing several short melodies; solfege or numbers are permitted but not required

•Sing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" in multiple keys from a provided score

•No accompanist is needed; pitches are provided during the audition

•Auditions are held in the Pop M. Myers Fine Arts building

•Arrive at least 10 minutes early and check in at the main lobby

•Dress professionally; jeans are not appropriate

Contact

•Dr. Allen Clements: aclements@faulkner.edu for choral audition inquiries

•Cathleen Bragg: cbragg@faulkner.edu or (334) 386-7190 for general questions

Scholarship Info

Ensemble Scholarship

•$16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years) available to qualified ensemble performers

•Music major not required for scholarship eligibility

•Must participate in at least one ensemble per semester

•Must maintain good standing and attend all rehearsals and performances

•Must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA

•Evaluated annually by music faculty

Music Major/Minor Requirements

•Private lessons on primary instrument each semester

•Regular performance in student recitals

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

73%

Admit Rate

school-wide

37%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$24,600

Before aid

Average Net Price

$22,085

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Bachelor of Arts in Music offers choral and instrumental tracks with weekly private instruction on the primary instrument

•Coursework includes music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, orchestration, and arranging

•Choral Track curriculum includes University Chorus ensemble credits, choral conducting, senior recital, and final-semester internship

Performance & Productions

•University Chorus performs sacred a cappella repertoire locally, regionally, and on extended spring tours

•Faulkner Singers is a select 16-voice chamber ensemble drawn from Chorus members

•Choral students attend and perform at the biennial Christian College Choral Festival

Professional Development

•NAfME student chapter and Alabama Music Educators Association conference opportunities

•Senior recital and professional music internship are built into the degree

Updated 1h ago