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BA Music Performance at Fort Lewis College: Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University acceptance rate: 77%

Fort Lewis College's overall acceptance rate is 77%, reflecting university-wide academic admissions rather than program-level selectivity — admission to the BA Music Performance program also requires an audition.

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BA Music Performance

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BA Music Performance

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BA Music Performance

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BA Music Performance

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BA Theatre Education with Cert

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K-12

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

•Private lessons from faculty throughout all four years

•Junior half recital (30+ minutes) and senior full recital (60+ minutes) required

•Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

•Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, and chamber ensembles

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

•Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango and the Four Corners area

School Info

Snapshot

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

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Program info updated Jul 9, 12:11 AM

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

•Private lessons from faculty throughout all four years

•Junior half recital (30+ minutes) and senior full recital (60+ minutes) required

•Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

•Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, and chamber ensembles

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

•Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango and the Four Corners area

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

•Private lessons from faculty throughout all four years

•Junior half recital (30+ minutes) and senior full recital (60+ minutes) required

•Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

•Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, and chamber ensembles

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

•Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango and the Four Corners area

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$40

Deadline

PriorityOct 15, 2026

Regular DecisionDec 10, 2026

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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

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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

3.36

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

36%

Grad Rate

3.1K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

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

Official source College Scorecard

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Training

•Private lessons from faculty throughout all four years

•Junior half recital (30+ minutes) and senior full recital (60+ minutes) required

•Small classes with individualized attention, never taught by graduate assistants

Performance Opportunities

•Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, and chamber ensembles

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

•Community Concert Hall, a premier 600-seat venue in Durango and the Four Corners area

Updated Jul 9, 12:11 AM