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BA Music

Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Performance is one of the three concentrations published for the JCSU BA Music

Students may emphasize voice, piano, or instrumental study within the Performance concentration

Coursework can include applied study, pedagogy, literature, theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and senior recital preparation

Performance & Productions

Campus music options include University Choir, University Swing Choir, University Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble

Facilities

Program facilities include recording studios, whisper rooms, Mac stations, and music production software

School Info

Snapshot

2.88

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

34%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$23,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,894

After aid

Tuition Increases 2026 2027 Academic Year · jcsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:04 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Performance is one of the three concentrations published for the JCSU BA Music

Students may emphasize voice, piano, or instrumental study within the Performance concentration

Coursework can include applied study, pedagogy, literature, theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and senior recital preparation

Performance & Productions

Campus music options include University Choir, University Swing Choir, University Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble

Facilities

Program facilities include recording studios, whisper rooms, Mac stations, and music production software

Program Highlights

Training

Performance is one of the three concentrations published for the JCSU BA Music

Students may emphasize voice, piano, or instrumental study within the Performance concentration

Coursework can include applied study, pedagogy, literature, theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and senior recital preparation

Performance & Productions

Campus music options include University Choir, University Swing Choir, University Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble

Facilities

Program facilities include recording studios, whisper rooms, Mac stations, and music production software

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Faqs · jcsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or JCSU direct application

Program Structure

The music program offers concentrations in Music Business and Technology, Sacred Music, and Performance

Performance students select an emphasis in Voice, Piano, or Instrumental study

Transfer Credit

JCSU publishes music-major course equivalencies for NCICU transfer coursework

Transfer Pathway

JCSU publishes music-major transfer equivalencies covering applied voice or instrument study, ensembles, theory, ear training, and music history. Accepted coursework is evaluated toward the BA Music Performance concentration.

Music Credit Transfer Information · jcsu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply through Johnson C. Smith University admission; no separate music audition portal is published for the major

Post-Enrollment

Some ensembles and performance groups require audition or instructor permission after enrollment

Applied performance courses note regular practice, juries, recitals, and instructor guidance as part of the curriculum rather than admission requirements

School Info

Snapshot

2.88

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

34%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$23,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,894

After aid

Tuition Increases 2026 2027 Academic Year · jcsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Performance is one of the three concentrations published for the JCSU BA Music

Students may emphasize voice, piano, or instrumental study within the Performance concentration

Coursework can include applied study, pedagogy, literature, theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and senior recital preparation

Performance & Productions

Campus music options include University Choir, University Swing Choir, University Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Electro Acoustic Music Ensemble

Facilities

Program facilities include recording studios, whisper rooms, Mac stations, and music production software

Updated Aug 27, 10:04 PM