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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInternal InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Strengths

Liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts that builds a solid foundation in music while leaving room for a minor or second major

Customizable through advisement: applied music, music theory/composition, or music history tracks

Innovative electives including Rock Band, Composing for Film and Video Game, and World Music Drumming

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles including University Choir, Symphonic Band, and University Orchestra

Small ensembles including Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Opera Workshop

Domestic tours each year and international tours every few years (Prague in Summer 2025)

Professional Development

Senior recital or senior research project capstone

NWU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Alumni pursue careers as performers, composers, music therapists, church musicians, and arts leaders

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,632

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$65,784

Before aid

Average net price

$18,327

After aid

Tuition And Fees · nebrwesleyan.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Strengths

Liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts that builds a solid foundation in music while leaving room for a minor or second major

Customizable through advisement: applied music, music theory/composition, or music history tracks

Innovative electives including Rock Band, Composing for Film and Video Game, and World Music Drumming

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles including University Choir, Symphonic Band, and University Orchestra

Small ensembles including Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Opera Workshop

Domestic tours each year and international tours every few years (Prague in Summer 2025)

Professional Development

Senior recital or senior research project capstone

NWU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Alumni pursue careers as performers, composers, music therapists, church musicians, and arts leaders

Program Highlights

Program Strengths

Liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts that builds a solid foundation in music while leaving room for a minor or second major

Customizable through advisement: applied music, music theory/composition, or music history tracks

Innovative electives including Rock Band, Composing for Film and Video Game, and World Music Drumming

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles including University Choir, Symphonic Band, and University Orchestra

Small ensembles including Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Opera Workshop

Domestic tours each year and international tours every few years (Prague in Summer 2025)

Professional Development

Senior recital or senior research project capstone

NWU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Alumni pursue careers as performers, composers, music therapists, church musicians, and arts leaders

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Music Scholarships · nebrwesleyan.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.

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

Repertoire List (Required)

Vocalists: one or two standard selections; memorization optional

Instrumentalists: quality solo literature; memorization not required

Pianists: two contrasting standard selections; memorization recommended

Accompaniment

A staff accompanist is provided when needed

Music Scholarships · nebrwesleyan.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to NWU using the free online application

Complete the Music Scholarship Audition form through the application portal

Admission to status as a music major is by audition

Program Structure

Flexible Bachelor of Arts core that pairs music study with a second area of interest

Through advisement, develop areas such as applied music, music theory/composition, or music history

Senior recital required, or a senior research project with music-faculty permission

Important Notes

All incoming students are eligible for music scholarships regardless of major

All-State musicians receive a music scholarship automatically without an official audition

Admitted students take a music theory & aural-skills placement diagnostic — for course placement only, not admission

Transfer Pathway

NWU Pathways partner agreements and published course equivalencies support transfer into BA Music. Transfer applicants must audition for music-major status and complete the program’s upper-level and residency requirements.

Transfer Student · nebrwesleyan.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Audition on campus during a visit day of your choice

Recorded audition submissions also accepted through the online Music Scholarship Audition application

Program should be no more than 10 minutes total

Post-Enrollment

Music majors must complete the sophomore interview before enrolling in upper-level applied music (Music 3200-3380)

Contact

Instrumental Inquiries: Zach Cheever — zcheever@nebrwesleyan.edu | (402) 465-7501

Vocal & Piano Inquiries: Eric Wyler — ewyler@nebrwesleyan.edu | (402) 465-2283

Music Department: Kathy Benischek — kmb@nebrwesleyan.edu | (402) 465-2269

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

All incoming students are eligible for music scholarships regardless of major

Music Ensemble Participation Scholarship for students who remain involved in an ensemble

All-State musicians receive scholarships automatically

Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.63

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,632

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$65,784

Before aid

Average net price

$18,327

After aid

Tuition And Fees · nebrwesleyan.edu College Scorecard

Program Strengths

Liberal-arts Bachelor of Arts that builds a solid foundation in music while leaving room for a minor or second major

Customizable through advisement: applied music, music theory/composition, or music history tracks

Innovative electives including Rock Band, Composing for Film and Video Game, and World Music Drumming

Performance & Productions

Large ensembles including University Choir, Symphonic Band, and University Orchestra

Small ensembles including Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Opera Workshop

Domestic tours each year and international tours every few years (Prague in Summer 2025)

Professional Development

Senior recital or senior research project capstone

NWU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Alumni pursue careers as performers, composers, music therapists, church musicians, and arts leaders

Updated 4d ago