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.
Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.
Repertoire List
•Bullet: Repertoire list for jazz bass: three scales, two jazz-band pieces in contrasting styles, and improvisation on a blues form or dorian mode
•Bullet: Repertoire list for jazz guitar: one medium-tempo swing tune and one contrasting selection, with melody, improvisation, and comping
•Bullet: Repertoire list for other jazz instrumentalists follows the published Weston Noble requirements for the instrument area
•Bullet: Repertoire video links may be requested before a virtual audition appointment
•Bullet: Apply via Common App or Luther Norse Application
•Bullet: Luther has no application fee and uses rolling admission
•Bullet: Complete a separate music scholarship application if seeking music talent aid
Placement
•Bullet: Incoming music majors and minors take a music theory placement test before registering for classes; it is for course placement, not admission
Transfer Pathway
Transfer students in the BA Music program must meet with the Music department head before initial registration to determine which music credits and major requirements transfer; Luther requires at least 8 departmental hours and 3 semesters of applied music study in the student's primary performance area completed at Luther.
