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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Music education

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Minor Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

19-hour Music minor combining Music Theory, Music History/Culture, and Performance coursework

Eight hours of Music Theory I-II with Aural and Keyboard Skills 1-2

Three hours of Music History I or Music History II, surveying Western musical traditions from the Medieval period through the 21st century

Four semesters of applied study on one instrument plus four semesters in a major large ensemble

Performance & Productions

Applied lessons and ensemble participation provide sustained practical training alongside coursework

Music minors can take part in NWU's University Choir, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Opera Workshop, Opera Production, and Chamber Singers

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 Sep 17, 6:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

19-hour Music minor combining Music Theory, Music History/Culture, and Performance coursework

Eight hours of Music Theory I-II with Aural and Keyboard Skills 1-2

Three hours of Music History I or Music History II, surveying Western musical traditions from the Medieval period through the 21st century

Four semesters of applied study on one instrument plus four semesters in a major large ensemble

Performance & Productions

Applied lessons and ensemble participation provide sustained practical training alongside coursework

Music minors can take part in NWU's University Choir, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Opera Workshop, Opera Production, and Chamber Singers

Program Highlights

Training

19-hour Music minor combining Music Theory, Music History/Culture, and Performance coursework

Eight hours of Music Theory I-II with Aural and Keyboard Skills 1-2

Three hours of Music History I or Music History II, surveying Western musical traditions from the Medieval period through the 21st century

Four semesters of applied study on one instrument plus four semesters in a major large ensemble

Performance & Productions

Applied lessons and ensemble participation provide sustained practical training alongside coursework

Music minors can take part in NWU's University Choir, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Opera Workshop, Opera Production, and Chamber Singers

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to NWU through the free university application or Common App

Declare the Music minor after enrolling

Complete the Music Scholarship Audition form only if seeking a music award

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

Music-minor students may audition on campus during a visit day or submit an audio/video recording for scholarship consideration

Prepare no more than 10 minutes of repertoire appropriate to voice, instrument, or piano

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

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music Ensemble Participation Scholarships are open to students of any major who remain involved in an ensemble

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

Other students may audition on campus or submit a recording

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

Training

19-hour Music minor combining Music Theory, Music History/Culture, and Performance coursework

Eight hours of Music Theory I-II with Aural and Keyboard Skills 1-2

Three hours of Music History I or Music History II, surveying Western musical traditions from the Medieval period through the 21st century

Four semesters of applied study on one instrument plus four semesters in a major large ensemble

Performance & Productions

Applied lessons and ensemble participation provide sustained practical training alongside coursework

Music minors can take part in NWU's University Choir, Symphonic Band, University Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Opera Workshop, Opera Production, and Chamber Singers

Updated Sep 17, 6:29 PM