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Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA

HSIFaith-BasedTest-Optional

Program

BA Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program

BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty mentoring

•Private instruction on primary instrument required every semester

•Ensemble participation each semester (Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Musical Theater, Worship Team)

•Senior performance recital required for all graduating majors

Professional Development

•Christian worldview integrated throughout the musical disciplines

•Worship Ministry pathway with optional Christian Ministry minor

Degree Flexibility

•Tailor your degree toward performance, education, musical theater, worship, or composition

•Graduates on track for FPU's Single Subject Teaching Credential program

•Internship opportunities for hands-on learning

•4-year graduation guarantee

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,630

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,660

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,133

$30-48k$11,929

$48-75k$10,799

$75-110k$15,744

$110k+$20,353

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty mentoring

•Private instruction on primary instrument required every semester

•Ensemble participation each semester (Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Musical Theater, Worship Team)

•Senior performance recital required for all graduating majors

Professional Development

•Christian worldview integrated throughout the musical disciplines

•Worship Ministry pathway with optional Christian Ministry minor

Degree Flexibility

•Tailor your degree toward performance, education, musical theater, worship, or composition

•Graduates on track for FPU's Single Subject Teaching Credential program

•Internship opportunities for hands-on learning

•4-year graduation guarantee

Program Highlights

Training

•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty mentoring

•Private instruction on primary instrument required every semester

•Ensemble participation each semester (Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Musical Theater, Worship Team)

•Senior performance recital required for all graduating majors

Professional Development

•Christian worldview integrated throughout the musical disciplines

•Worship Ministry pathway with optional Christian Ministry minor

Degree Flexibility

•Tailor your degree toward performance, education, musical theater, worship, or composition

•Graduates on track for FPU's Single Subject Teaching Credential program

•Internship opportunities for hands-on learning

•4-year graduation guarantee

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Enrollment

•Rolling admissions

•No separate program application portal required

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Audition required for all incoming music majors

•Audition also determines music scholarship awards and ensemble placement

•Request an audition through the Music Audition Request form on the FPU music website

•Students should ideally have received FPU admission and submitted FAFSA before auditioning

Vocal Audition

•Prepare a song of your choice

•Brief assessment of vocal range, tonal memory, and sight-singing

Instrumental Audition

•Two pieces representing two separate musical periods or styles (e.g., Baroque and Romantic, or one slower/melodic and one faster/technical)

•Major scales (two octaves when applicable)

Keyboard Audition

•Two pieces of a contrasting nature

•Maximum of seven minutes of music

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•$400 to $10,000 annually

•Awarded based on audition performance

•Available to both music majors and non-majors

•Must maintain ensemble participation for duration of scholarship

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

53%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,630

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$36,660

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,133

$30-48k$11,929

$48-75k$10,799

$75-110k$15,744

$110k+$20,353

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Small class sizes with one-on-one faculty mentoring

•Private instruction on primary instrument required every semester

•Ensemble participation each semester (Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Musical Theater, Worship Team)

•Senior performance recital required for all graduating majors

Professional Development

•Christian worldview integrated throughout the musical disciplines

•Worship Ministry pathway with optional Christian Ministry minor

Degree Flexibility

•Tailor your degree toward performance, education, musical theater, worship, or composition

•Graduates on track for FPU's Single Subject Teaching Credential program

•Internship opportunities for hands-on learning

•4-year graduation guarantee

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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