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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Eight semesters of private voice instruction with dedicated faculty
•Perform in regionally-recognized ensembles including University Chorale, Chamber Singers, and University Chorus
•Audition for musical theatre and opera performances
•Present solo and chamber recitals
•Work with nationally-known guest artists in master classes
FACILITIES
•Based in Cogswell Hall with excellent rehearsal spaces and practice rooms
•IUP is an all-Steinway school with 93 pianos and a full-time piano technician
•Fisher Auditorium and Gorell Recital Hall
COMMUNITY
•Teach in the IUP Community Music School
•Professional music fraternities: Delta Omicron, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota
•Student National Association of Teachers of Singing
Key Info
Program AppApplication
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Audition Requirements
Songs
THREE MEMORIZED SELECTIONS from standard art song repertoire
•At least one must be in Italian
•All from standard art song repertoire or suggested anthologies
SUGGESTED REPERTOIRE SOURCES
•Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias (G. Schirmer)
•Twenty-six Italian Art Songs and Arias (Alfred)
•First Book Series by Joan Frey Boytim (G. Schirmer)
•The Young Singer (R.D. Row Music Company)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Sight-reading component
•Pitch recall and singing back simple patterns
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
PIANO PLACEMENT TEST (if applicable)
•Required for students with piano background
•Play a few phrases of any composition (memorized or with music)
•Play two white-key major scales (2 octaves, hands together)
•Sight-read a few bars of easy piano music
•Not required for students with no piano background
Good to Know
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•University admission required before scheduling audition
•Audition on primary voice required for BFA Music Performance
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment available
•Rolling admissions
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•Step 1: Apply to IUP and be accepted academically
•Step 2: Schedule an audition via the IUP audition portal
•Auditions scheduled on multiple dates in fall and spring semesters
•Auditions take place in person
AUDITION COMPONENTS
•Three memorized vocal selections
•Sight-reading
•Pitch recall exercise
•Piano Placement Test (for students with piano background)
SCHOLARSHIPS
•All music majors eligible — determined based on audition
CONTACT
•Voice coordinator: Joe Baunoch, baunochj@iup.edu
•Scheduling: Dawnette Shellhammer, dmshell@iup.edu or 724-357-2397
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•All music majors eligible for scholarships based on audition
•Determined at the time of audition
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.50
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
52%
Grad Rate
6,893
Enrollment
$51,019
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,380
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,297
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,216
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,696
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,245
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,425
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,800
Family Income $110k+$21,502
