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Lenoir-Rhyne University

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BA Music

Voice

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons with professional faculty

•Applied study in vocal instruction through lower and upper division coursework

•A Cappella Choir as the primary ensemble for vocalists (MUS 151A)

Performance & Productions

•College Singers chamber ensemble (auditioned members of A Cappella Choir)

•Chapel Choir for campus services and special occasions

•Studio and honors recitals

•Community performance with Hickory Choral Society and local churches

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Music Performance minor with Vocalist Track (7 hours) including Vocal Techniques and Lyric Diction I/II

•Culminates in a full public recital (MUS 495)

•Prepares for graduate study and professional performance opportunities

Academic info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,689

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$31,900

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,669

$30-48k$18,768

$48-75k$17,209

$75-110k$21,878

$110k+$25,866

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Program info updated May 27, 2:37 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons with professional faculty

•Applied study in vocal instruction through lower and upper division coursework

•A Cappella Choir as the primary ensemble for vocalists (MUS 151A)

Performance & Productions

•College Singers chamber ensemble (auditioned members of A Cappella Choir)

•Chapel Choir for campus services and special occasions

•Studio and honors recitals

•Community performance with Hickory Choral Society and local churches

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Music Performance minor with Vocalist Track (7 hours) including Vocal Techniques and Lyric Diction I/II

•Culminates in a full public recital (MUS 495)

•Prepares for graduate study and professional performance opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons with professional faculty

•Applied study in vocal instruction through lower and upper division coursework

•A Cappella Choir as the primary ensemble for vocalists (MUS 151A)

Performance & Productions

•College Singers chamber ensemble (auditioned members of A Cappella Choir)

•Chapel Choir for campus services and special occasions

•Studio and honors recitals

•Community performance with Hickory Choral Society and local churches

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Music Performance minor with Vocalist Track (7 hours) including Vocal Techniques and Lyric Diction I/II

•Culminates in a full public recital (MUS 495)

•Prepares for graduate study and professional performance opportunities

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Deadline

PriorityNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

On-Campus AuditionNov 15, 2025

On-Campus AuditionJan 10, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMar 14, 2026

On-Campus AuditionApr 25, 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or the LR direct application

•Free application with no fee

•Complete the FAFSA for financial aid and scholarship consideration

Admission Pathway

•Select vocal as your applied area of study within the BA Music program

•Vocalist ensemble requirement: A Cappella Choir (MUS 151A)

•Optional Music Performance minor with Vocalist Track for additional depth

What's The Process

Audition Process

•An entrance audition is required for acceptance into the music program (major or minor)

•Specific vocal audition repertoire requirements provided after scheduling

•Schedule your audition via the LR Music Auditions portal

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

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

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

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

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

•Complete the FAFSA as part of the process

Academic info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$46K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,689

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$31,900

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,669

$30-48k$18,768

$48-75k$17,209

$75-110k$21,878

$110k+$25,866

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Weekly private voice lessons with professional faculty

•Applied study in vocal instruction through lower and upper division coursework

•A Cappella Choir as the primary ensemble for vocalists (MUS 151A)

Performance & Productions

•College Singers chamber ensemble (auditioned members of A Cappella Choir)

•Chapel Choir for campus services and special occasions

•Studio and honors recitals

•Community performance with Hickory Choral Society and local churches

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Music Performance minor with Vocalist Track (7 hours) including Vocal Techniques and Lyric Diction I/II

•Culminates in a full public recital (MUS 495)

•Prepares for graduate study and professional performance opportunities

Updated May 27, 2:37 PM

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