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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); Keene State is the only liberal arts institution in northern New England to hold NASM accreditation

Training

Strings concentration of the BA Music: applied study on the primary string instrument within a liberal-arts framework

Performance & Productions

String players perform in the KSC Orchestra and chamber ensembles, with solo recital study

Recitals staged in the 360-seat Alumni Recital Hall, the Music Department's primary performance space

Degree Flexibility

Liberal-arts BA structure leaves space to double-major or prepare for graduate study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.17

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,918

Before aid

Average net price

$17,887

After aid

Overview · keene.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 9h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); Keene State is the only liberal arts institution in northern New England to hold NASM accreditation

Training

Strings concentration of the BA Music: applied study on the primary string instrument within a liberal-arts framework

Performance & Productions

String players perform in the KSC Orchestra and chamber ensembles, with solo recital study

Recitals staged in the 360-seat Alumni Recital Hall, the Music Department's primary performance space

Degree Flexibility

Liberal-arts BA structure leaves space to double-major or prepare for graduate study

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); Keene State is the only liberal arts institution in northern New England to hold NASM accreditation

Training

Strings concentration of the BA Music: applied study on the primary string instrument within a liberal-arts framework

Performance & Productions

String players perform in the KSC Orchestra and chamber ensembles, with solo recital study

Recitals staged in the 360-seat Alumni Recital Hall, the Music Department's primary performance space

Degree Flexibility

Liberal-arts BA structure leaves space to double-major or prepare for graduate study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Music Audition Day

Jan 29, 2027Feb 12, 2027Mar 5 & 26, 2027

Audition Information · dept.keene.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Two contrasting pieces demonstrating lyrical and technical playing, such as slow and fast movements of sonatas or concertos, or etudes

Prepared jazz standard may be added by jazz or electric bass applicants

Scales and technique: major and minor scales and arpeggios, preferably two octaves

Sight-read material during the audition

Audition Information · dept.keene.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Two-step process: apply via Common App, then schedule a separate audition

No application fee

Admission to the music program does not guarantee admission to the College, and vice versa

Degree Flexibility

Popular option for Elementary Education majors seeking a second major

Broad foundation suited to liberal arts study or graduate school preparation

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and aural skills placement test at the audition for course placement only, not admission

Timing

Apply and audition early to ensure eligibility for financial assistance

What's The Process

Audition Format

Prepared repertoire performance on your primary instrument

Online and in-person auditions available

Musicianship Assessment

Music theory and aural skills placement test

Scheduling

Contact: 603-358-2177 or music@keene.edu

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

$1,000 to $4,500 per year

Awarded to first-time incoming students majoring in Music

Renewable for up to three additional years

Must remain in major and meet minimum GPA requirements

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.17

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,532

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$28,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$30,918

Before aid

Average net price

$17,887

After aid

Overview · keene.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); Keene State is the only liberal arts institution in northern New England to hold NASM accreditation

Training

Strings concentration of the BA Music: applied study on the primary string instrument within a liberal-arts framework

Performance & Productions

String players perform in the KSC Orchestra and chamber ensembles, with solo recital study

Recitals staged in the 360-seat Alumni Recital Hall, the Music Department's primary performance space

Degree Flexibility

Liberal-arts BA structure leaves space to double-major or prepare for graduate study

Updated 9h ago