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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

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Program

BA Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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BA Music

Concentration

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Training

•Applied music study in voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, guitar, and percussion

•Private weekly instrumental or vocal instruction with professional faculty

•Senior Recital capstone requirement

Professional Development

•Vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities including Concert Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra

•Blue Hawk Records, a student-run record label with 30+ million streams

•Billboard Magazine recognized Top Music Business School

Facilities

•Two premier performing arts centers on campus: Woods Theatre and Pollak Theatre

•Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music

•GRAMMY Museum affiliation with exclusive access to events

•Lakehouse Recording Studios partnership in Asbury Park

Academic info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

3.7K

Enrollment

$68K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,988

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$46,552

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,924

$30-48k$19,404

$48-75k$25,331

$75-110k$33,773

$110k+$39,015

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated 5h ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Applied music study in voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, guitar, and percussion

•Private weekly instrumental or vocal instruction with professional faculty

•Senior Recital capstone requirement

Professional Development

•Vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities including Concert Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra

•Blue Hawk Records, a student-run record label with 30+ million streams

•Billboard Magazine recognized Top Music Business School

Facilities

•Two premier performing arts centers on campus: Woods Theatre and Pollak Theatre

•Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music

•GRAMMY Museum affiliation with exclusive access to events

•Lakehouse Recording Studios partnership in Asbury Park

Program Highlights

Training

•Applied music study in voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, guitar, and percussion

•Private weekly instrumental or vocal instruction with professional faculty

•Senior Recital capstone requirement

Professional Development

•Vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities including Concert Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra

•Blue Hawk Records, a student-run record label with 30+ million streams

•Billboard Magazine recognized Top Music Business School

Facilities

•Two premier performing arts centers on campus: Woods Theatre and Pollak Theatre

•Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music

•GRAMMY Museum affiliation with exclusive access to events

•Lakehouse Recording Studios partnership in Asbury Park

Key Info

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 15, 2026

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

Fee

$60Waiver

Waived for Early Action applicants (Dec 1 deadline) and campus visitors

Audition Requirements

Songs

Voice Audition

•Two scales (2 octaves if possible)

•Chromatic scale from the bottom of your range to the top and back

•Selection of solo pieces from the following repertoire areas:

•Classical: art songs and arias from the classical literature

•Jazz/Contemporary: any piece from the American Song Book (Gershwin, Porter, etc.)

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Monmouth University online application

Eligibility

•Test optional admission available

•All students considered for merit- and need-based scholarships regardless of test score submission

Program Requirements

•Audition required for admission to the BA Music program

•Electronic file upload via applicant portal

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Electronic files uploaded via the applicant portal

•Files can be submitted at the time of application or uploaded later

•Application is not considered complete until the audition is received

INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION (Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Drum Set)

•Two scales (2 octaves if possible) plus chromatic scale

•Classical: two solo pieces demonstrating contrasting styles and tempos

•A substantial etude or single movement of a sonata/concerto may be used

•Jazz/Contemporary: one up-tempo tune and one ballad

•Include one improvised chorus within the up-tempo tune

•Drum set: mid-tempo rock groove, 16 bars each of Swing 4/4 and 3/4, Bossa Nova, and Shuffle (sticks), plus 16 bars Swing 4/4 (brushes)

Contact

•Jonathan McElroy: jmcelroy@monmouth.edu

•Jeffrey Cook: jcook@monmouth.edu

•Accommodations available if your musical background or song selections differ from suggested repertoire

Academic info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

3.7K

Enrollment

$68K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,988

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$46,552

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$18,924

$30-48k$19,404

$48-75k$25,331

$75-110k$33,773

$110k+$39,015

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Applied music study in voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, guitar, and percussion

•Private weekly instrumental or vocal instruction with professional faculty

•Senior Recital capstone requirement

Professional Development

•Vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities including Concert Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra

•Blue Hawk Records, a student-run record label with 30+ million streams

•Billboard Magazine recognized Top Music Business School

Facilities

•Two premier performing arts centers on campus: Woods Theatre and Pollak Theatre

•Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music

•GRAMMY Museum affiliation with exclusive access to events

•Lakehouse Recording Studios partnership in Asbury Park

Updated 5h ago

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