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Loyola University New Orleans

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Over 65 years of vocal training tradition

•Regional host of Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions

•Faculty support student participation and wins in NATS competitions

Training & Performance

•Weekly private lessons with renowned voice faculty

•Live piano accompaniment included with every voice lesson

•Full-length opera and opera scenes program each year

•Opera theatre directed by Carol Rausch, music director of New Orleans Opera Association

Ensembles

•Choral ensembles have performed with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

•Performed at Carnegie Hall

•Collaborations with New Orleans Opera

•Led by esteemed choral director Dr. Meg Frazier

Location

•Conservatory-style training within a Jesuit university in New Orleans

•Part of the College of Music and Media with GRAMMY Award-winning faculty

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,148

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,208

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,696

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Over 65 years of vocal training tradition

•Regional host of Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions

•Faculty support student participation and wins in NATS competitions

Training & Performance

•Weekly private lessons with renowned voice faculty

•Live piano accompaniment included with every voice lesson

•Full-length opera and opera scenes program each year

•Opera theatre directed by Carol Rausch, music director of New Orleans Opera Association

Ensembles

•Choral ensembles have performed with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

•Performed at Carnegie Hall

•Collaborations with New Orleans Opera

•Led by esteemed choral director Dr. Meg Frazier

Location

•Conservatory-style training within a Jesuit university in New Orleans

•Part of the College of Music and Media with GRAMMY Award-winning faculty

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Over 65 years of vocal training tradition

•Regional host of Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions

•Faculty support student participation and wins in NATS competitions

Training & Performance

•Weekly private lessons with renowned voice faculty

•Live piano accompaniment included with every voice lesson

•Full-length opera and opera scenes program each year

•Opera theatre directed by Carol Rausch, music director of New Orleans Opera Association

Ensembles

•Choral ensembles have performed with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

•Performed at Carnegie Hall

•Collaborations with New Orleans Opera

•Led by esteemed choral director Dr. Meg Frazier

Location

•Conservatory-style training within a Jesuit university in New Orleans

•Part of the College of Music and Media with GRAMMY Award-winning faculty

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

PriorityFeb 15, 2027

Regular DecisionApr 15, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Cycle

Next cycle TBA

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

Three Contrasting Selections

•Three contrasting selections from art song, aria, spiritual, or classical Broadway repertoire

•One selection must be in a foreign language

•Must be performed from memory

•No jazz, pop, pop/Broadway, a cappella, or songs with lead sheets

Accompaniment

•In-person auditions: bring a copy of sheet music for the accompanist

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Loyola Application

•Submit School of Music audition materials through the Loyola Application Portal after the university application is submitted

•University Early Action remains the annual November 15 priority date for admission decisions and financial aid packaging

•The official CMM page still lists prior Fall 2026 Director's Award and final CMM deadlines; next-cycle exact music deadlines were not published when verified in July 2026

Important Notes

•CMM applicants are evaluated for academic merit and artistic talent

•Loyola awards the higher of merit or talent scholarship, not both

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Classical voice applicants may audition on campus or by virtual Zoom audition

•Video submissions are not accepted for classical voice

•In-person voice auditions require sheet music for the accompanist

•The official CMM page still lists prior Fall 2026 audition dates

•Next-cycle School of Music audition dates were not published when verified in July 2026

Audition Expectations

•Register through the Loyola Application Portal when the active schedule opens

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

•All CMM applicants evaluated for academic merit and artistic talent

•Decision letter includes scholarship offer amount

•Loyola awards the higher of merit or talent scholarship (not stacked)

Director's Award

•Full tuition scholarship for Traditional Music Degree applicants

•Must complete university application and audition by March 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.57

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

59%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,148

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,208

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,696

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Over 65 years of vocal training tradition

•Regional host of Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions

•Faculty support student participation and wins in NATS competitions

Training & Performance

•Weekly private lessons with renowned voice faculty

•Live piano accompaniment included with every voice lesson

•Full-length opera and opera scenes program each year

•Opera theatre directed by Carol Rausch, music director of New Orleans Opera Association

Ensembles

•Choral ensembles have performed with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

•Performed at Carnegie Hall

•Collaborations with New Orleans Opera

•Led by esteemed choral director Dr. Meg Frazier

Location

•Conservatory-style training within a Jesuit university in New Orleans

•Part of the College of Music and Media with GRAMMY Award-winning faculty

Updated Jul 7, 12:11 AM