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Program

BA Music

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

BA Music

Concentration

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Performance & Pre-Teaching

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

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

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BA Music

Recording and Production

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

•Flexible concentration preparing students for performance, teaching, composing, freelance work, or graduate study

•Private applied instruction is available across voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, keyboard, jazz, composition, and more

Performance & Productions

•Students perform in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, Worship Team, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Symphony Orchestra

•Recitals and concerts take place in the university acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Degree Flexibility

•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

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,874

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$60,954

Before aid

Average Net Price

$31,679

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM

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

•Flexible concentration preparing students for performance, teaching, composing, freelance work, or graduate study

•Private applied instruction is available across voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, keyboard, jazz, composition, and more

Performance & Productions

•Students perform in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, Worship Team, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Symphony Orchestra

•Recitals and concerts take place in the university acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Degree Flexibility

•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

•Flexible concentration preparing students for performance, teaching, composing, freelance work, or graduate study

•Private applied instruction is available across voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, keyboard, jazz, composition, and more

Performance & Productions

•Students perform in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, Worship Team, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Symphony Orchestra

•Recitals and concerts take place in the university acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Degree Flexibility

•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

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Priority DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Scholarship 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.

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

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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

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

94%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

2.7K

Enrollment

$60K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$45,874

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$60,954

Before aid

Average Net Price

$31,679

After aid

Official source 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

•Flexible concentration preparing students for performance, teaching, composing, freelance work, or graduate study

•Private applied instruction is available across voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, keyboard, jazz, composition, and more

Performance & Productions

•Students perform in ensembles including Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Master Chorus, Worship Team, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Symphony Orchestra

•Recitals and concerts take place in the university acclaimed Bauman Auditorium

Degree Flexibility

•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

Updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM