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In-Person Only

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General Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Training

Develop your primary instrument, voice, or compositional skills with expert faculty

Same music core (theory, aural skills, music history) as IUP's other music degrees

Six semesters of private instruction on your instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Perform in large and small ensembles each semester

Audition for musical theatre and opera performances

Facilities

IUP is an all-Steinway school with 93 pianos and a full-time piano technician

Performances in Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

Highest number of free electives of any IUP music track

Easily add a certificate, minor, or second major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,822

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,176

Before aid

Average net price

$16,804

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Vs Your Bill · iup.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 2:40 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Training

Develop your primary instrument, voice, or compositional skills with expert faculty

Same music core (theory, aural skills, music history) as IUP's other music degrees

Six semesters of private instruction on your instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Perform in large and small ensembles each semester

Audition for musical theatre and opera performances

Facilities

IUP is an all-Steinway school with 93 pianos and a full-time piano technician

Performances in Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

Highest number of free electives of any IUP music track

Easily add a certificate, minor, or second major

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Training

Develop your primary instrument, voice, or compositional skills with expert faculty

Same music core (theory, aural skills, music history) as IUP's other music degrees

Six semesters of private instruction on your instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Perform in large and small ensembles each semester

Audition for musical theatre and opera performances

Facilities

IUP is an all-Steinway school with 93 pianos and a full-time piano technician

Performances in Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

Highest number of free electives of any IUP music track

Easily add a certificate, minor, or second major

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Fall 2027 audition day

Nov 17, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 23, 2027Mar 27, 2027Apr 10, 2027

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Good to Know

Eligibility

University admission required before scheduling an audition, interview, or portfolio review

Enrollment

Fall enrollment available

Rolling admissions

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory and aural-skills placement at orientation for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Scholarships

All music majors are eligible for music scholarships determined by the audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

Step 1: Apply to IUP and be accepted academically

Step 2: Register via the IUP audition portal

A satisfactory audition on a primary instrument or voice is required (auditions are in person)

Prepare your instrument's or voice's standard audition repertoire (see the relevant area requirements)

Contact

Scheduling: Dawnette Shellhammer, dmshell@iup.edu or 724-357-2397

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

All music majors are eligible for scholarships based on audition

Determined at the time of audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.50

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,412

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,822

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,176

Before aid

Average net price

$16,804

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Vs Your Bill · iup.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST-accredited Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Training

Develop your primary instrument, voice, or compositional skills with expert faculty

Same music core (theory, aural skills, music history) as IUP's other music degrees

Six semesters of private instruction on your instrument or voice

Performance & Productions

Perform in large and small ensembles each semester

Audition for musical theatre and opera performances

Facilities

IUP is an all-Steinway school with 93 pianos and a full-time piano technician

Performances in Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall

Degree Flexibility

Highest number of free electives of any IUP music track

Easily add a certificate, minor, or second major

Updated Sep 9, 2:40 PM