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Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

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BA Theatre Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Curriculum

•49 credit hours in music theory, aural skills, music history, and applied music

•Primary Applied instrument study throughout the program

•Senior recital required for degree completion

Ensembles

•Major ensembles: Concert Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, University Chorales

•Musical Theatre and Opera ensemble available

Academic info

Snapshot

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,674

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,760

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,304

$30-48k$14,594

$48-75k$13,769

$75-110k$15,946

$110k+$22,438

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Program Highlights

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Curriculum

•49 credit hours in music theory, aural skills, music history, and applied music

•Primary Applied instrument study throughout the program

•Senior recital required for degree completion

Ensembles

•Major ensembles: Concert Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, University Chorales

•Musical Theatre and Opera ensemble available

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Curriculum

•49 credit hours in music theory, aural skills, music history, and applied music

•Primary Applied instrument study throughout the program

•Senior recital required for degree completion

Ensembles

•Major ensembles: Concert Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, University Chorales

•Musical Theatre and Opera ensemble available

Key Info

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Songs

Voice Audition - Two Contrasting Selections

•One aria, art song, or classical musical theater selection

•One art song in English

•Both selections must be memorized

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Application Portal

•Apply via Common App or the Gardner-Webb school portal

Scholarship Audition Scheduling

•Auditions typically held in the spring semester, beginning in January

•The earlier an applicant auditions, the more funding is available

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

•Honors Music Scholarship audition is for scholarship consideration only

•Audition is not required for program admission

Audition Format

•Auditions held in O. Max Gardner Hall

•Total audition time is roughly one hour

-30 minutes to warm up and/or rehearse with the accompanist

-30 minutes for the audition

•Video audition accepted for those living a great distance away (must arrange with Department of Music)

Additional Audition Elements

•Vocalizing, pitch-matching, and sight-reading included in voice audition

Contact

•Department of Music: gwumusic@gardner-webb.edu or (704) 406-4448

Scholarship Info

Honors Music Scholarship

•$500 to $6,000 per year based on audition quality

•Renewable for up to eight semesters

•Must be a full-time music major studying the applied instrument/voice in which the scholarship was awarded

•Must participate in a major ensemble aligning with primary applied instrument

Academic info

Snapshot

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,674

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,760

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,304

$30-48k$14,594

$48-75k$13,769

$75-110k$15,946

$110k+$22,438

View full data on College Scorecard

Accreditation

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

Curriculum

•49 credit hours in music theory, aural skills, music history, and applied music

•Primary Applied instrument study throughout the program

•Senior recital required for degree completion

Ensembles

•Major ensembles: Concert Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, University Chorales

•Musical Theatre and Opera ensemble available

Updated 55m ago

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