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Instrumental Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Training

•Professional degree preparing students for careers as performers and teachers

•Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes) required

•Emphasis on solo repertoire, pedagogy, improvisation, and collaborative performance

•Major and small ensemble participation, including Wind Ensemble, Band, and Chamber Music

Ensembles

•Performance opportunities in instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles

School Info

Snapshot

3.45

Avg GPA (W)

100%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

4.8K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,868

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,618

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,542

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,710

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Training

•Professional degree preparing students for careers as performers and teachers

•Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes) required

•Emphasis on solo repertoire, pedagogy, improvisation, and collaborative performance

•Major and small ensemble participation, including Wind Ensemble, Band, and Chamber Music

Ensembles

•Performance opportunities in instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Training

•Professional degree preparing students for careers as performers and teachers

•Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes) required

•Emphasis on solo repertoire, pedagogy, improvisation, and collaborative performance

•Major and small ensemble participation, including Wind Ensemble, Band, and Chamber Music

Ensembles

•Performance opportunities in instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineAug 1, 2026

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Auditions

Music audition

Feb 20, 2026Mar 7 & 27, 2026

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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 contrasting selections on the primary instrument. Brass and woodwind applicants should select contrasting works of no more than two minutes each. Percussionists should prepare one selection each on snare or multi-percussion, marimba, and timpani. Pianists should prepare three contrasting pieces from three historical periods; memorization is required for piano performance.

Scales & Technique

•Brass applicants should prepare a chromatic scale. Woodwind scales are optional. Pianists should prepare all major scales and arpeggios; these are recommended but not required.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Register for an audition day via the NSU Music audition registration page

•If unable to attend a designated date, arrange a separate audition by appointment

Placement

•Admitted music majors take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Accompaniment

•Instrumental students are not required to audition with piano accompaniment

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students may complete the Oklahoma associate-degree general-education block except MUS 2863. B.M. Performance students must complete a junior-standing jury on the major instrument before 4000-level lessons and may arrange the jury before the semester begins.

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What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Music auditions are used for admission and music scholarships.

•Choose an in-person audition in the Center for Performing Arts, or arrange a virtual, prerecorded, or other appointment-based format with the department.

•After the audition, complete the music placement process before enrolling in upper-level study.

Contact

•Contact the instrumental area for instrument-specific questions and repertoire confirmation.

Scholarship Info

•Music scholarships awarded based on audition

•Both music majors and non-majors eligible for scholarship auditions

School Info

Snapshot

3.45

Avg GPA (W)

100%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

4.8K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,868

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,618

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,542

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,710

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) accredited

Training

•Professional degree preparing students for careers as performers and teachers

•Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes) required

•Emphasis on solo repertoire, pedagogy, improvisation, and collaborative performance

•Major and small ensemble participation, including Wind Ensemble, Band, and Chamber Music

Ensembles

•Performance opportunities in instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles

Updated 1d ago