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Loyola University Chicago

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Rigorous training in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers

•Highly dedicated and award-winning faculty

•Extensive Applied Music Program with one-on-one study

Performance & Productions

•University Chorale, Chamber Choir, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra

•Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pep Band

Professional Development

•Graduates pursue careers as performers, educators, composers, arrangers, conductors, studio musicians, and arts administrators

•Prepares students for graduate study at leading music schools and conservatories

Facilities

•Newly renovated performance venues

•Digital music lab, keyboard lab, practice rooms with Yamaha and Kawai grand pianos

School Info

Snapshot

3.91

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

11.7K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$58,510

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,079

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous training in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers

•Highly dedicated and award-winning faculty

•Extensive Applied Music Program with one-on-one study

Performance & Productions

•University Chorale, Chamber Choir, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra

•Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pep Band

Professional Development

•Graduates pursue careers as performers, educators, composers, arrangers, conductors, studio musicians, and arts administrators

•Prepares students for graduate study at leading music schools and conservatories

Facilities

•Newly renovated performance venues

•Digital music lab, keyboard lab, practice rooms with Yamaha and Kawai grand pianos

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous training in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers

•Highly dedicated and award-winning faculty

•Extensive Applied Music Program with one-on-one study

Performance & Productions

•University Chorale, Chamber Choir, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra

•Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pep Band

Professional Development

•Graduates pursue careers as performers, educators, composers, arrangers, conductors, studio musicians, and arts administrators

•Prepares students for graduate study at leading music schools and conservatories

Facilities

•Newly renovated performance venues

•Digital music lab, keyboard lab, practice rooms with Yamaha and Kawai grand pianos

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Rolling after priority deadline

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Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Apply

Submittable

Official Source

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Voice Repertoire

•Prepare two contrasting songs

•At least one song must be in a foreign language

Accompaniment

•Loyola provides an accompanist for voice auditions

•Applicants may bring their own accompanist if they notify the program in advance

Additional Materials

Repertoire List

•Instrumental applicants should prepare two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire

•Instrumental auditions are unaccompanied

Sheet Music

•Voice applicants must bring a copy of the sheet music for each prepared song

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Music major audition application through Submittable when the next cycle opens

•Loyola charges no undergraduate admission application fee

Enrollment

•Students who are not accepted to the Music major may re-audition the following year

Program Status

•The current catalog offers the general BA in Music

•Jazz Studies, Liturgical Music, and Vocal Performance concentrations are no longer accepting applicants as of Fall 2026

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Apply for admission to Loyola University Chicago, then submit the Music major audition application through Submittable

•Admission to the Music major is contingent on admission to Loyola

•The published 2026-2027 cycle offered an in-person audition on February 14, 2026 and a video-audition deadline of March 1, 2026

•Loyola has not yet published the next Music audition schedule

Contact

•Department of Fine and Performing Arts: dfpa@luc.edu

•Director of Music: Dr. Frederick Lowe

School Info

Snapshot

3.91

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

73%

Grad Rate

11.7K

Enrollment

$72K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$58,510

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,079

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Rigorous training in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers

•Highly dedicated and award-winning faculty

•Extensive Applied Music Program with one-on-one study

Performance & Productions

•University Chorale, Chamber Choir, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra

•Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Pep Band

Professional Development

•Graduates pursue careers as performers, educators, composers, arrangers, conductors, studio musicians, and arts administrators

•Prepares students for graduate study at leading music schools and conservatories

Facilities

•Newly renovated performance venues

•Digital music lab, keyboard lab, practice rooms with Yamaha and Kawai grand pianos

Updated 5d ago