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Lenoir-Rhyne University

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA Music

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Weekly private lessons on the student's instrument with professional faculty

Applied study is supported by harmony, aural skills, orchestration, and conducting coursework

Performance & Productions

Wind Symphony is LR's flagship instrumental ensemble

Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and smaller ensembles offer additional performance opportunities

Community performance opportunities include Western Piedmont Symphony and Hickory-area arts organizations

Degree Flexibility

Pair BA Music with Music Performance, Music Education, or Sacred Music minors

Music Education minor can support the MAT licensure pathway after completing the music major

Recital or capstone options are tied to the student's chosen minor

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$58,000

Before aid

Average net price

$20,689

After aid

Cost Attendance · lr.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Weekly private lessons on the student's instrument with professional faculty

Applied study is supported by harmony, aural skills, orchestration, and conducting coursework

Performance & Productions

Wind Symphony is LR's flagship instrumental ensemble

Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and smaller ensembles offer additional performance opportunities

Community performance opportunities include Western Piedmont Symphony and Hickory-area arts organizations

Degree Flexibility

Pair BA Music with Music Performance, Music Education, or Sacred Music minors

Music Education minor can support the MAT licensure pathway after completing the music major

Recital or capstone options are tied to the student's chosen minor

Program Highlights

Training

Weekly private lessons on the student's instrument with professional faculty

Applied study is supported by harmony, aural skills, orchestration, and conducting coursework

Performance & Productions

Wind Symphony is LR's flagship instrumental ensemble

Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and smaller ensembles offer additional performance opportunities

Community performance opportunities include Western Piedmont Symphony and Hickory-area arts organizations

Degree Flexibility

Pair BA Music with Music Performance, Music Education, or Sacred Music minors

Music Education minor can support the MAT licensure pathway after completing the music major

Recital or capstone options are tied to the student's chosen minor

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

LR Music Audition

Nov 7, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 27, 2027Mar 20, 2027Apr 17, 2027

Music Ba · lr.edu Music Auditions · apply.lr.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or the LR direct application

Schedule the music audition through LR Music Auditions

Free application with no fee

Complete the FAFSA for financial aid and scholarship consideration

Admission Pathway

Select instrumental as the applied area of study within the BA Music program

Instrumentalists complete ensemble study through Wind Symphony, Marching Band, or other instrumental ensembles

What's The Process

Audition Process

An entrance audition is required for acceptance into the music program as a major or minor

Schedule the audition through the LR Music Auditions portal

Prepare audition pieces for the scheduled audition

Alternative audition dates are available by emailing music@lr.edu

Contact

Contact the Music Department at music@lr.edu with audition questions

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are available, often in addition to other LR scholarships

Formal scholarship awards are made by the Office of Financial Aid after all required forms and information are submitted

Complete the FAFSA as part of the process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.39

Admit rate

85%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$44,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$58,000

Before aid

Average net price

$20,689

After aid

Cost Attendance · lr.edu College Scorecard

Training

Weekly private lessons on the student's instrument with professional faculty

Applied study is supported by harmony, aural skills, orchestration, and conducting coursework

Performance & Productions

Wind Symphony is LR's flagship instrumental ensemble

Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and smaller ensembles offer additional performance opportunities

Community performance opportunities include Western Piedmont Symphony and Hickory-area arts organizations

Degree Flexibility

Pair BA Music with Music Performance, Music Education, or Sacred Music minors

Music Education minor can support the MAT licensure pathway after completing the music major

Recital or capstone options are tied to the student's chosen minor

Updated 4d ago