Private school702

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL

Faith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+

Start free

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Browse programs

Quick links

BA Music

General

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Four music theory courses, a two-course History and Literature of Music sequence, 20th/21st-Century Music, and Introduction to Conducting or Orchestration and Arranging

Eight semesters each of private lessons and the major ensemble for the main instrument or voice; piano lessons continue until the piano proficiency exam is passed, usually by the end of sophomore year

Senior Research Seminar ends in an individual study chosen with a music faculty member

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Pipe Band, all open to any major

Chorale takes an international trip every two years, and the latest included Prague

Chorale has sung at Carnegie Hall in 2013 and 2018

Professional Development

A 2018 Monmouth music graduate earned a master's degree in composition from Western Illinois University

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

702

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,180

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,428

Before aid

Average net price

$17,133

After aid

1074 2026 27 Monmouth Financial Planning Booklet · monmouthcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Four music theory courses, a two-course History and Literature of Music sequence, 20th/21st-Century Music, and Introduction to Conducting or Orchestration and Arranging

Senior Research Seminar ends in an individual study chosen with a music faculty member

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Pipe Band, all open to any major

Chorale takes an international trip every two years, and the latest included Prague

Chorale has sung at Carnegie Hall in 2013 and 2018

Professional Development

A 2018 Monmouth music graduate earned a master's degree in composition from Western Illinois University

Program Highlights

Training

Four music theory courses, a two-course History and Literature of Music sequence, 20th/21st-Century Music, and Introduction to Conducting or Orchestration and Arranging

Senior Research Seminar ends in an individual study chosen with a music faculty member

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Pipe Band, all open to any major

Chorale takes an international trip every two years, and the latest included Prague

Chorale has sung at Carnegie Hall in 2013 and 2018

Professional Development

A 2018 Monmouth music graduate earned a master's degree in composition from Western Illinois University

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Priority ScholarshipDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionApr 1, 2027

Official page · monmouthcollege.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Google Forms Email

Audition

Music Scholarship Audition DeadlineNov 15, 2026

Scholarships · monmouthcollege.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Vocal: be prepared to sing one piece memorized (popular music or musical theatre is not appropriate)

Vocal: be prepared to sing a major scale, preferably on solfege; for a virtual submission, try to sing two scales that cover your comfortable range

Instrumental: be prepared to play 1-2 major scales, a chromatic scale in your maximum comfortable range, and 1 solo piece or etude of your choosing (piano accompaniment not required)

Piano: be prepared to play all major scales in two octaves and two contrasting pieces, or two contrasting movements of one piece (the solo can be one extended movement if contrasts in style and mood are apparent)

Piano solos should be memorized if at all possible, especially for those planning to major in music

Scholarships · monmouthcollege.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

University Essays

Why MonmouthOptional

25–250 words

How did you discover Monmouth and why are you interested in joining the Monmouth community? (25 word minimum, 250 word maximum)

Applicants who apply with the Common Application.

Application · Common App

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Monmouth through the Common App or the Monmouth College application

Submit an unlisted YouTube recording through the music scholarship Google Form for the virtual option

Important Notes

University deadlines for Fall 2027 have not yet been published

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the General concentration

Students may audition during a campus visit or submit a virtual recording

Faculty contact applicants about a follow-up after reviewing the virtual submission

The vocal audition includes some warming up and light vocal range testing

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarship

Music scholarships are available up to $3,000 per year

Awards are renewable with continued department participation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

91%

school-wide

Grad rate

62%

Enrollment

702

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,180

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,428

Before aid

Average net price

$17,133

After aid

1074 2026 27 Monmouth Financial Planning Booklet · monmouthcollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four music theory courses, a two-course History and Literature of Music sequence, 20th/21st-Century Music, and Introduction to Conducting or Orchestration and Arranging

Senior Research Seminar ends in an individual study chosen with a music faculty member

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Pipe Band, all open to any major

Chorale takes an international trip every two years, and the latest included Prague

Chorale has sung at Carnegie Hall in 2013 and 2018

Professional Development

A 2018 Monmouth music graduate earned a master's degree in composition from Western Illinois University

Updated 3d ago