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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music Performance

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

FLC's Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Small classes, faculty instruction, visiting artists, and the Community Concert Hall give instrumentalists a supportive setting for advanced technical and collaborative growth.

Training

The BA Music Performance major is designed for students who want to devote more of their elective study to developing as performers on an instrumental principal.

Applied music study continues throughout the degree, supported by music theory, history, conducting, orchestration, piano proficiency, and ensemble coursework.

The catalog requires a half recital of at least 30 minutes during the junior year and a full recital of at least one hour during the senior year.

Performance & Productions

Performance students can participate in Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, and other chamber ensembles.

Upper-division string students may audition for the semi-professional San Juan Symphony Orchestra.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

FLC's Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Small classes, faculty instruction, visiting artists, and the Community Concert Hall give instrumentalists a supportive setting for advanced technical and collaborative growth.

Training

The BA Music Performance major is designed for students who want to devote more of their elective study to developing as performers on an instrumental principal.

Applied music study continues throughout the degree, supported by music theory, history, conducting, orchestration, piano proficiency, and ensemble coursework.

The catalog requires a half recital of at least 30 minutes during the junior year and a full recital of at least one hour during the senior year.

Performance & Productions

Performance students can participate in Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, and other chamber ensembles.

Upper-division string students may audition for the semi-professional San Juan Symphony Orchestra.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

FLC's Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Small classes, faculty instruction, visiting artists, and the Community Concert Hall give instrumentalists a supportive setting for advanced technical and collaborative growth.

Training

The BA Music Performance major is designed for students who want to devote more of their elective study to developing as performers on an instrumental principal.

Applied music study continues throughout the degree, supported by music theory, history, conducting, orchestration, piano proficiency, and ensemble coursework.

The catalog requires a half recital of at least 30 minutes during the junior year and a full recital of at least one hour during the senior year.

Performance & Productions

Performance students can participate in Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, and other chamber ensembles.

Upper-division string students may audition for the semi-professional San Juan Symphony Orchestra.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

PriorityJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionMay 1, 2027

First Year Students · fortlewis.edu

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The audition may be submitted before the university application.

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Auditions · fortlewis.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Entrance Audition Repertoire

Two contrasting solo pieces on your instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, or keyboard)

Scales and technical exercises

Possible sight-reading of a short melodic and/or rhythmic excerpt

Sheet Music

Sheet music: send electronic copies of your audition music to the music faculty at least two weeks before your scheduled audition

Auditions · fortlewis.edu

Good to Know

Dual Admission

Apply for admission to Fort Lewis College through the Admission Office

Submit the Performing Arts Department supplemental application form

Acceptance to the Music Program does not guarantee admission to FLC, and vice versa

Placement

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

What's The Process

Audition Format

Dual admission: formal admission to the Music Program is by audition, separate from FLC admission

Audition runs about ten minutes

Prepare scales, technical exercises, and two contrasting solo pieces

May be asked to sight-read a short melodic and/or rhythmic excerpt

On-campus auditions are preferred; video auditions are available with department chair approval

Scheduling

A music faculty member will contact you to schedule your audition after you submit the supplemental application form

Option to audition during a Music Major for a Day campus visit

Contact

Performingarts@fortlewis.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarship consideration through a successful audition

Students admitted to FLC before March 15 receive priority scholarship consideration

Multiple named music scholarships available including Al Rose/Marion Jarvis, Gertrude Brown, and Jan Roshong Memorial

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

36%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,044

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$23,740

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,468

Before aid

Average net price

$17,296

After aid

Coa Budget Tool · fortlewis.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

FLC's Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Small classes, faculty instruction, visiting artists, and the Community Concert Hall give instrumentalists a supportive setting for advanced technical and collaborative growth.

Training

The BA Music Performance major is designed for students who want to devote more of their elective study to developing as performers on an instrumental principal.

Applied music study continues throughout the degree, supported by music theory, history, conducting, orchestration, piano proficiency, and ensemble coursework.

The catalog requires a half recital of at least 30 minutes during the junior year and a full recital of at least one hour during the senior year.

Performance & Productions

Performance students can participate in Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble, and other chamber ensembles.

Upper-division string students may audition for the semi-professional San Juan Symphony Orchestra.

Updated 5d ago