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Hope College

Holland, MI

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Studies offered in piano, harpsichord, and organ

Both private lessons and keyboard classes are required for music majors

Performance opportunities in studio classes, departmental recitals, Brown Bag concerts, Musical Showcase, and the Concerto and Aria Concert

Performance & Productions

Recent guest pianists include Jerome Lowenthal, Spencer Myer, Robert McDonald, and Lise de la Salle

Recent guest organists include Frederic Blanc (Paris), Christopher Houlihan (NYC), and Isabelle Demers (NYC)

Organ Study Tours travel to Europe every other year to explore historical instruments

Facilities

Steinway Model D Concert Grand among instruments that are among the finest of their kind

Home to the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

3.3K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,980

Before aid

Average net price

$27,182

After aid

Costs Financial Aid · hope.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Studies offered in piano, harpsichord, and organ

Both private lessons and keyboard classes are required for music majors

Performance opportunities in studio classes, departmental recitals, Brown Bag concerts, Musical Showcase, and the Concerto and Aria Concert

Performance & Productions

Recent guest pianists include Jerome Lowenthal, Spencer Myer, Robert McDonald, and Lise de la Salle

Recent guest organists include Frederic Blanc (Paris), Christopher Houlihan (NYC), and Isabelle Demers (NYC)

Organ Study Tours travel to Europe every other year to explore historical instruments

Facilities

Steinway Model D Concert Grand among instruments that are among the finest of their kind

Home to the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

Program Highlights

Training

Studies offered in piano, harpsichord, and organ

Both private lessons and keyboard classes are required for music majors

Performance opportunities in studio classes, departmental recitals, Brown Bag concerts, Musical Showcase, and the Concerto and Aria Concert

Performance & Productions

Recent guest pianists include Jerome Lowenthal, Spencer Myer, Robert McDonald, and Lise de la Salle

Recent guest organists include Frederic Blanc (Paris), Christopher Houlihan (NYC), and Isabelle Demers (NYC)

Organ Study Tours travel to Europe every other year to explore historical instruments

Facilities

Steinway Model D Concert Grand among instruments that are among the finest of their kind

Home to the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Priority Application DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Rolling Admission (after priority deadline)

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Deadline

January Audition RegistrationJan 10, 2027

February Audition RegistrationFeb 14, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Audition (noon-5 p.m.)

Jan 18, 2027Feb 19, 2027

On-Campus Audition (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)Feb 20, 2027

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Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Piano repertoire: prepare two or three contrasting selections that demonstrate a range of styles and abilities

Organ repertoire: play one slow and one quick piece; one must be by J.S. Bach and the other composed after 1850

Piano repertoire sight-reading: applicants may be asked to sight-read a short selection

Organ repertoire sight-reading: applicants read a short passage of organ music, using pedals, written on three staves

Repertoire preparation: memorization is highly recommended but not required

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Standard university application is required for admission

Separate music DAA audition registration is required for scholarship consideration

Contact music@hope.edu or 616.395.7650 for pre-recorded audition arrangements

Important Notes

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of auditions

Students do not need to major or minor in music to receive many audition-based scholarships

Scholarship recipients continue with applied lessons and ensemble participation on the instrument auditioned

What's The Process

Audition Process

Students do not need to audition to participate in music at Hope College

Music scholarship auditions are optional but required for scholarship consideration

Each audition is approximately 10 minutes long

In-person auditions are strongly encouraged

Audition Expectations

Audition pieces should be prepared in their entirety

Select literature you have studied thoroughly and that represents your best work

Pre-recorded audition available as an alternative by contacting the music office

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Over $200,000 awarded annually across the music department

Distinguished Artist Award (DAA) available

Scholarships open to both majors and non-majors

Continuation requires enrollment in applied lessons and ensemble participation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.81

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

80%

Enrollment

3.3K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,980

Before aid

Average net price

$27,182

After aid

Costs Financial Aid · hope.edu College Scorecard

Training

Studies offered in piano, harpsichord, and organ

Both private lessons and keyboard classes are required for music majors

Performance opportunities in studio classes, departmental recitals, Brown Bag concerts, Musical Showcase, and the Concerto and Aria Concert

Performance & Productions

Recent guest pianists include Jerome Lowenthal, Spencer Myer, Robert McDonald, and Lise de la Salle

Recent guest organists include Frederic Blanc (Paris), Christopher Houlihan (NYC), and Isabelle Demers (NYC)

Organ Study Tours travel to Europe every other year to explore historical instruments

Facilities

Steinway Model D Concert Grand among instruments that are among the finest of their kind

Home to the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

Updated 6d ago

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