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Friends University

Wichita, KS

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In-Person Only

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BM Music Performance

Instrumental Jazz Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Studio instruction in all jazz instruments plus jazz improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, jazz arranging, and jazz pedagogy

Junior and senior recitals as part of the degree

Jazz Department directed by Dr. Nick Schroeder

Performance & Productions

Two 17-member jazz big bands plus several jazz combos performing contemporary jazz and popular repertoire

Perform on campus, on local and regional tours, and at national and international jazz festivals

Annual Jazz Festival and Sebits Jazz Guest Artist Series bring world-class artists to campus

Professional Development

NASM-accredited program in Wichita with an intimate, performance-rich jazz setting

Sebits Jazz Scholarship available for jazz students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,010

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,324

Before aid

Average net price

$27,715

After aid

2026 2027 Coa.Pdf · friends.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:34 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Studio instruction in all jazz instruments plus jazz improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, jazz arranging, and jazz pedagogy

Junior and senior recitals as part of the degree

Jazz Department directed by Dr. Nick Schroeder

Performance & Productions

Two 17-member jazz big bands plus several jazz combos performing contemporary jazz and popular repertoire

Perform on campus, on local and regional tours, and at national and international jazz festivals

Annual Jazz Festival and Sebits Jazz Guest Artist Series bring world-class artists to campus

Professional Development

NASM-accredited program in Wichita with an intimate, performance-rich jazz setting

Sebits Jazz Scholarship available for jazz students

Program Highlights

Training

Studio instruction in all jazz instruments plus jazz improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, jazz arranging, and jazz pedagogy

Junior and senior recitals as part of the degree

Jazz Department directed by Dr. Nick Schroeder

Performance & Productions

Two 17-member jazz big bands plus several jazz combos performing contemporary jazz and popular repertoire

Perform on campus, on local and regional tours, and at national and international jazz festivals

Annual Jazz Festival and Sebits Jazz Guest Artist Series bring world-class artists to campus

Professional Development

NASM-accredited program in Wichita with an intimate, performance-rich jazz setting

Sebits Jazz Scholarship available for jazz students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Fine Arts Scholarship Audition Day

Oct 15, 2026Feb 15, 2027Apr 16, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire

If you play in jazz band: bring KMEA audition music or a piece from your jazz folder

Jazz Bass: one standard jazz piece of your choice from — All Blues, All the Things You Are, Days of Wine and Roses, Green Dolphin Street, How High the Moon, Just Friends, Satin Doll, So What, Take the A Train, There Will Never Be Another You (play the head and walk the changes; music provided by the bass teacher upon request)

Scales & Technique

Jazz Bass: walking Bb and F blues changes, and a solo over Bb or F blues changes

Wind/brass/percussion jazz: a passage from a solo, etude, or KMEA audition music plus a piece from your band music

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Friends University through the university application portal

No separate program application required

Rolling admission

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement assessment for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Important Notes

Audition required for admission to the BM Performance program

The same audition also serves as scholarship consideration

Eight credit hours in a single foreign language (German, French, or Italian) is required for the BM degree

Schedule an audition through the Fine Arts Scholarship Application form

What's The Process

Audition Process

Schedule via the Fine Arts Scholarship Application on the Friends University website

An accompanist is provided, or you may bring your own

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions held on campus

Virtual auditions available via Zoom or recorded submission

Jazz instrumentalists prepare jazz repertoire on their principal instrument; bass applicants follow the jazz bass requirements below

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarships awarded on the basis of audition regardless of degree program

Sebits Jazz Scholarship, Anita George Vocal Scholarship, and Cecil J. Riney-Eastminster Choral Scholarship available

Up to $68,000 in total scholarships and financial aid

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,010

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$60,324

Before aid

Average net price

$27,715

After aid

2026 2027 Coa.Pdf · friends.edu College Scorecard

Training

Studio instruction in all jazz instruments plus jazz improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, jazz arranging, and jazz pedagogy

Junior and senior recitals as part of the degree

Jazz Department directed by Dr. Nick Schroeder

Performance & Productions

Two 17-member jazz big bands plus several jazz combos performing contemporary jazz and popular repertoire

Perform on campus, on local and regional tours, and at national and international jazz festivals

Annual Jazz Festival and Sebits Jazz Guest Artist Series bring world-class artists to campus

Professional Development

NASM-accredited program in Wichita with an intimate, performance-rich jazz setting

Sebits Jazz Scholarship available for jazz students

Updated Aug 5, 12:34 AM