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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

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 Aug 22, 7:47 PM

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

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Rolling after priority deadline

First Yearstudents · luc.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Apply

Submittable

Majorauditions · luc.edu

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

Majorauditions · luc.edu

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

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

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 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 Aug 22, 7:47 PM