Private school1.9K

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA

Test-OptionalGreek LifeLGBTQ+

Start free

Program

Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program

Concentration

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Browse programs

Quick links

BM Performance or Composition

Instrumental (Classical)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

BM Performance instrumental track: weekly major lesson, end-of-term jury, and Tuesday-morning Performance Class each term

Required participation in a large ensemble plus optional secondary lessons and ensembles

Half junior recital (MUS 375.2) and full senior recital (MUS 375) required

33-unit degree (23 units of music) covering theory, history, and conducting

Performance & Productions

Play in the Moravian University Orchestra, conducted by Theodore Kuchar (required for string majors), or the Wind Ensemble under Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk

Focused chamber groups including Brass, Clarinet Choir, Flute, Guitar, Percussion, String Quintet, and Trombone ensembles

Great Artists Series has brought Yo-Yo Ma and other guest artists to campus

Facilities

All-Steinway School — 28 Steinway pianos on campus funded through the Piano Fund initiative

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

54%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,670

After aid

Tuition Fees 2026 27 · moravian.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 8:30 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

BM Performance instrumental track: weekly major lesson, end-of-term jury, and Tuesday-morning Performance Class each term

Required participation in a large ensemble plus optional secondary lessons and ensembles

Half junior recital (MUS 375.2) and full senior recital (MUS 375) required

33-unit degree (23 units of music) covering theory, history, and conducting

Performance & Productions

Play in the Moravian University Orchestra, conducted by Theodore Kuchar (required for string majors), or the Wind Ensemble under Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk

Focused chamber groups including Brass, Clarinet Choir, Flute, Guitar, Percussion, String Quintet, and Trombone ensembles

Great Artists Series has brought Yo-Yo Ma and other guest artists to campus

Facilities

All-Steinway School — 28 Steinway pianos on campus funded through the Piano Fund initiative

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

BM Performance instrumental track: weekly major lesson, end-of-term jury, and Tuesday-morning Performance Class each term

Required participation in a large ensemble plus optional secondary lessons and ensembles

Half junior recital (MUS 375.2) and full senior recital (MUS 375) required

33-unit degree (23 units of music) covering theory, history, and conducting

Performance & Productions

Play in the Moravian University Orchestra, conducted by Theodore Kuchar (required for string majors), or the Wind Ensemble under Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk

Focused chamber groups including Brass, Clarinet Choir, Flute, Guitar, Percussion, String Quintet, and Trombone ensembles

Great Artists Series has brought Yo-Yo Ma and other guest artists to campus

Facilities

All-Steinway School — 28 Steinway pianos on campus funded through the Piano Fund initiative

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Audition Requirements · moravian.edu

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.

Repertoire

Prepare two pieces of your choice with contrasting style and character

Memorization is preferable; a polished performance of an easier work is preferred over a sloppy performance of a more difficult one

Classical pianists are urged to memorize their audition pieces

Scales & Technique

Be prepared to play, from memory, major scales in all 12 keys plus the chromatic scale

Percussionists: prepare a selection each on snare drum, timpani, and mallets (xylophone, marimba), play rudiments on snare, and play major scales in all 12 keys plus the chromatic scale on a mallet keyboard

Accompaniment

Instrumental auditions are generally heard without accompaniment

Audition Requirements · moravian.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or directly through Moravian University

No application fee for either pathway

Test-optional admission

Eligibility

University Admissions determines admission to the university

Music Department determines whether the student is admitted as a music major

What's The Process

Audition Process

Interview with the Music Chair or a music faculty advisor is required

Contact Deanna Portz at portzd@moravian.edu or 610-861-1651 to schedule

Complete the Music Major Information Form at least two weeks before your audition date

Audition Expectations

In-person audition at Moravian University campus

Audition in your primary performance area (vocal or instrumental)

Ear Training Exam

Matching pitch

Sight-singing a melody

Singing ascending and descending simple intervals

Identifying triads

Performing rhythms

Piano Proficiency Exam

Sight-reading of simple songs with accompaniment

Playing and singing a simple song

Improvising a varied accompaniment (e.g., Alberti bass or block-chord harmonization)

Adding chords (I, IV, V) at sight to a simple melody

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

54%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,250

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,670

After aid

Tuition Fees 2026 27 · moravian.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Training

BM Performance instrumental track: weekly major lesson, end-of-term jury, and Tuesday-morning Performance Class each term

Required participation in a large ensemble plus optional secondary lessons and ensembles

Half junior recital (MUS 375.2) and full senior recital (MUS 375) required

33-unit degree (23 units of music) covering theory, history, and conducting

Performance & Productions

Play in the Moravian University Orchestra, conducted by Theodore Kuchar (required for string majors), or the Wind Ensemble under Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk

Focused chamber groups including Brass, Clarinet Choir, Flute, Guitar, Percussion, String Quintet, and Trombone ensembles

Great Artists Series has brought Yo-Yo Ma and other guest artists to campus

Facilities

All-Steinway School — 28 Steinway pianos on campus funded through the Piano Fund initiative

Updated Jul 26, 8:30 PM