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Mars Hill University

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BM Performance

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

•Band instrument (brass, woodwind, or percussion) as the principal applied instrument with individual instruction

•Intensive professional performance degree for students pursuing graduate study and performance careers

•Junior and senior graded recitals; departmental performance labs and recital attendance each semester

Performance & Productions

•Major ensemble in the MHU Wind Symphony, plus Jazz Band and small instrumental ensembles

•Faculty and guest-artist recital series throughout the year

•Proximity to Asheville provides access to the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and other area ensembles

Value

•Competitive music scholarships, performance grants, and service awards available

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,478

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$53,484

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,910

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

•Band instrument (brass, woodwind, or percussion) as the principal applied instrument with individual instruction

•Intensive professional performance degree for students pursuing graduate study and performance careers

•Junior and senior graded recitals; departmental performance labs and recital attendance each semester

Performance & Productions

•Major ensemble in the MHU Wind Symphony, plus Jazz Band and small instrumental ensembles

•Faculty and guest-artist recital series throughout the year

•Proximity to Asheville provides access to the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and other area ensembles

Value

•Competitive music scholarships, performance grants, and service awards available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

•Band instrument (brass, woodwind, or percussion) as the principal applied instrument with individual instruction

•Intensive professional performance degree for students pursuing graduate study and performance careers

•Junior and senior graded recitals; departmental performance labs and recital attendance each semester

Performance & Productions

•Major ensemble in the MHU Wind Symphony, plus Jazz Band and small instrumental ensembles

•Faculty and guest-artist recital series throughout the year

•Proximity to Asheville provides access to the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and other area ensembles

Value

•Competitive music scholarships, performance grants, and service awards available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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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.

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

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Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•Admitted students take music theory, aural-skills, and keyboard placement exams at orientation for course placement only; these do not affect admission

Program Requirements

•Band instrument (brass, woodwind, or percussion) as the principal applied instrument with individual instruction

•Major ensemble completed in Wind Symphony

•Recital attendance required each semester; departmental performance labs per applied area

•Eight semesters of major ensemble; junior recital (30+ min) and senior recital (50+ min) required

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Entrance audition required for formal admission to the Department of Music

•First-year and transfer students should audition in the fall or spring semester before entering the following academic year

Audition Expectations

•In-person instrumental audition is expected; when a campus visit poses hardship, a video recording may be sent

Post-Enrollment

•Acceptance into the Performance degree is confirmed by a qualifying examination at the end of the first year of study

Scholarship Info

•Competitive music scholarships, performance grants, and service awards are available; accepted students must submit FAFSA for consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,478

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$53,484

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,910

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited Department of Music

Training

•Band instrument (brass, woodwind, or percussion) as the principal applied instrument with individual instruction

•Intensive professional performance degree for students pursuing graduate study and performance careers

•Junior and senior graded recitals; departmental performance labs and recital attendance each semester

Performance & Productions

•Major ensemble in the MHU Wind Symphony, plus Jazz Band and small instrumental ensembles

•Faculty and guest-artist recital series throughout the year

•Proximity to Asheville provides access to the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and other area ensembles

Value

•Competitive music scholarships, performance grants, and service awards available

Updated 5d ago