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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; the department describes itself as "located in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers" (luc.edu/music/academics/majorinmusic)

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.91

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

11.7K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$58,510

Before aid

Average net price

$36,079

After aid

Tuitionandfees · luc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous training; the department describes itself as "located in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers" (luc.edu/music/academics/majorinmusic)

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; the department describes itself as "located in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers" (luc.edu/music/academics/majorinmusic)

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

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Rolling after priority deadline

First Yearstudents · luc.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Submittable

Opens

Sep 28, 2026

Auditions

Boshart & Lawrence Fellowship Scholarship Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Scholarship Audition (In-Person, Lakeshore Campus)Feb 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Majorauditions · luc.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Voice Repertoire

Singers (classical or musical theatre): prepare two contrasting songs

At least one song must be in a foreign language

Accompaniment

Loyola provides an accompanist for voice auditions

Bring music for the accompanist

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

Majorauditions · luc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Rome Start EssayOptional

500 words

Please include information in your essay that describes your international experience or global interest that you feel prepares you for the Rome Start program.

Only if you apply to the Rome Start program.

Romestart · luc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Music major audition application through Submittable; the 2027-2028 application opened September 28, 2026

Loyola charges no undergraduate admission application fee

Enrollment

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

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 Auditions (2027-2028) application through Submittable; Music major applications are considered once the student has been admitted to the University

General Music major route: complete the online application and submit a link to an audition video by Monday, March 1, 2027; results are emailed by March 19, 2027

Loyola's FAQ says Music major applicants audition in person, or by video if they are unable to attend; the only published in-person audition date is the February 6 scholarship audition

Scholarship route (Boshart & Lawrence Fellowship consideration only): complete the online application by Monday, February 1, 2027 and audition in person on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at the Lakeshore Campus (the department's Unified Audition day, not a callback); results are emailed by February 26, 2027

Contact

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

Director of Music: Dr. Frederick Lowe (flowe@luc.edu)

Scholarship Info

Boshart & Lawrence Fellowship

Music Program scholarship starting at $2,000 annually for four years

Requires the online Music Major application by February 1, 2027 and an in-person audition on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at the Lakeshore Campus

Results are emailed by February 26, 2027 for applicants who complete both steps

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.91

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

11.7K

Earnings

$72K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$58,510

Before aid

Average net price

$36,079

After aid

Tuitionandfees · luc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Rigorous training; the department describes itself as "located in one of the world's most vibrant musical centers" (luc.edu/music/academics/majorinmusic)

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 3d ago