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BA Music
Concentration
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BA Music
Voice
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenGateway AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person OnlyProgram Recognition
•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited Division of Music
•11:1 faculty-to-student ratio across the Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Voice Faculty
•Four dedicated voice faculty members provide comprehensive private study
•Dr. DeVera Bowles, Dr. Kenneth Bowles, and John Swedberg lead the voice area
Training
•Weekly private voice lessons paired with regular master classes
•Required performance lab participation each academic year
•Senior Recital or approved final project required of all music majors
•Frequent guest artist performances, lectures, and master classes
Performance Opportunities
•Four vocal performing ensembles, including the MSU Concert Choir
•Annual grand opera production with Western Plains Opera Company, with students cast in major and supporting roles alongside professionals
•Annual festivals including the Northwest Festival of Music and the Dakota Chamber Music Institute
Facilities
•Ann Nicole Nelson Hall — 920-seat premier performance auditorium
•Hartnett Hall — renovated 80-seat recital hall with a Steinway grand piano
Academic info
Snapshot
3.40
Avg GPA (W)
65%
Admit Rate
school-wide
46%
Grad Rate
2.1K
Enrollment
$52K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,703
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,702
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,702
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,492
$30-48k$10,388
$48-75k$11,359
$75-110k$13,674
$110k+$15,632
Program info updated 3h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited Division of Music
•11:1 faculty-to-student ratio across the Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Voice Faculty
•Four dedicated voice faculty members provide comprehensive private study
•Dr. DeVera Bowles, Dr. Kenneth Bowles, and John Swedberg lead the voice area
Training
•Weekly private voice lessons paired with regular master classes
•Required performance lab participation each academic year
•Senior Recital or approved final project required of all music majors
•Frequent guest artist performances, lectures, and master classes
Performance Opportunities
•Four vocal performing ensembles, including the MSU Concert Choir
•Annual grand opera production with Western Plains Opera Company, with students cast in major and supporting roles alongside professionals
•Annual festivals including the Northwest Festival of Music and the Dakota Chamber Music Institute
Facilities
•Ann Nicole Nelson Hall — 920-seat premier performance auditorium
•Hartnett Hall — renovated 80-seat recital hall with a Steinway grand piano
Program Recognition
•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited Division of Music
•11:1 faculty-to-student ratio across the Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Voice Faculty
•Four dedicated voice faculty members provide comprehensive private study
•Dr. DeVera Bowles, Dr. Kenneth Bowles, and John Swedberg lead the voice area
Training
•Weekly private voice lessons paired with regular master classes
•Required performance lab participation each academic year
•Senior Recital or approved final project required of all music majors
•Frequent guest artist performances, lectures, and master classes
Performance Opportunities
•Four vocal performing ensembles, including the MSU Concert Choir
•Annual grand opera production with Western Plains Opera Company, with students cast in major and supporting roles alongside professionals
•Annual festivals including the Northwest Festival of Music and the Dakota Chamber Music Institute
Facilities
•Ann Nicole Nelson Hall — 920-seat premier performance auditorium
•Hartnett Hall — renovated 80-seat recital hall with a Steinway grand piano
Updated 3h ago
