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George Fox University

Newberg, OR

Faith-BasedTest-Free

Program

BA Music

Concentration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

BA Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Performance & Pre-Teaching

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Performance & Pre-Teaching concentration within the NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Recognized by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)

Training

•Private applied voice lessons and a weekly studio class throughout the degree

•Annual recitals are an integral part of the curriculum for all four years

•Applied faculty perform with regional ensembles including the Oregon Symphony and Portland Opera

Performance & Productions

•Sing in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, and Worship Team

•Perform recitals and concerts in the university's acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Facilities

•Bauman Auditorium is renowned by the Oregon Symphony for its acoustics

•Practice 24/7 in the Ross Center's dedicated practice rooms, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces

Degree Flexibility

•The most flexible concentration — prepares students for performance, teaching, composing, and freelance work

•Room to add a minor in any George Fox field

•Bridges into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for an Oregon K-12 music teaching credential

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$31,679

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,750

before aid

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

$0-30k$22,871

$30-48k$23,580

$48-75k$24,631

$75-110k$32,052

$110k+$36,847

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Performance & Pre-Teaching concentration within the NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Recognized by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)

Training

•Private applied voice lessons and a weekly studio class throughout the degree

•Annual recitals are an integral part of the curriculum for all four years

•Applied faculty perform with regional ensembles including the Oregon Symphony and Portland Opera

Performance & Productions

•Sing in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, and Worship Team

•Perform recitals and concerts in the university's acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Facilities

•Bauman Auditorium is renowned by the Oregon Symphony for its acoustics

•Practice 24/7 in the Ross Center's dedicated practice rooms, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces

Degree Flexibility

•The most flexible concentration — prepares students for performance, teaching, composing, and freelance work

•Room to add a minor in any George Fox field

•Bridges into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for an Oregon K-12 music teaching credential

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Performance & Pre-Teaching concentration within the NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Recognized by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)

Training

•Private applied voice lessons and a weekly studio class throughout the degree

•Annual recitals are an integral part of the curriculum for all four years

•Applied faculty perform with regional ensembles including the Oregon Symphony and Portland Opera

Performance & Productions

•Sing in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, and Worship Team

•Perform recitals and concerts in the university's acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Facilities

•Bauman Auditorium is renowned by the Oregon Symphony for its acoustics

•Practice 24/7 in the Ross Center's dedicated practice rooms, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces

Degree Flexibility

•The most flexible concentration — prepares students for performance, teaching, composing, and freelance work

•Room to add a minor in any George Fox field

•Bridges into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for an Oregon K-12 music teaching credential

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Scholarship Audition Requirements

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

Music Artistic Achievement Application

•Required to be considered for a music scholarship audition

Letter of Recommendation

•Submit one letter of recommendation with the music scholarship application

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through the George Fox University application or the Common Application

•No separate music application portal — admission is through the university application

Eligibility

•George Fox is a test-free institution — SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission

•Music scholarships are open to music majors, minors, double majors, and interdisciplinary majors

•Artistic Achievement & Participation Awards are open to all incoming students, not only music majors

Important Notes

•Artistic Achievement applications submitted by March 1 receive priority consideration; rolling space-available review continues through August 1

•Recipients must enroll at George Fox and participate in applied lessons and a major ensemble to receive and retain the award

What's The Process

Audition Process

•No performance audition is required for admission to the music major

•Apply through the George Fox University application or the Common Application

•Music Artistic Achievement & Participation Awards require an audition or portfolio submission for scholarship consideration

•Admitted students may register for a department interview at Scholarship Summit for additional scholarship consideration

Audition Expectations

•Submit the Music Artistic Achievement application and one letter of recommendation

•Department interviews are offered on the Newberg campus or virtually

•Early Action interviews are held in early February; Priority interviews are held in early March

Scholarship Info

Music Artistic Achievement & Participation Awards

•$1,000 to $2,000 per year

•Awarded by music faculty based on an audition or portfolio, application, and letter of recommendation

•Open to all incoming students who intend to contribute to campus music life

Music Scholarships

•Music majors, double majors, and interdisciplinary majors are eligible for additional music scholarships and endowed departmental awards

Scholarship Summit

•A department interview can add $1,000 to $3,000 per year on top of merit scholarships

Academic info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$31,679

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$42,750

before aid

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

$0-30k$22,871

$30-48k$23,580

$48-75k$24,631

$75-110k$32,052

$110k+$36,847

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Performance & Pre-Teaching concentration within the NASM-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Recognized by the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)

Training

•Private applied voice lessons and a weekly studio class throughout the degree

•Annual recitals are an integral part of the curriculum for all four years

•Applied faculty perform with regional ensembles including the Oregon Symphony and Portland Opera

Performance & Productions

•Sing in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, and Worship Team

•Perform recitals and concerts in the university's acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Facilities

•Bauman Auditorium is renowned by the Oregon Symphony for its acoustics

•Practice 24/7 in the Ross Center's dedicated practice rooms, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces

Degree Flexibility

•The most flexible concentration — prepares students for performance, teaching, composing, and freelance work

•Room to add a minor in any George Fox field

•Bridges into the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program for an Oregon K-12 music teaching credential

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