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BA Music: Applied Concentration

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Training

•Applied Instrumental Concentration within NNU BA Music: Applied Concentration

•Includes independent study in methods, major performance-medium study, solo-recital requirements, and upper-level music electives

•Students study privately each semester and complete juried examinations in their performance medium

Performance & Productions

•Music students participate in at least one ensemble each semester

•Instrumental opportunities include wind, jazz, chamber, recital, and concert settings

Professional Development

•Prepares students for instrumental performance, private studio teaching, and graduate study

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,580

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Applied Instrumental Concentration within NNU BA Music: Applied Concentration

•Includes independent study in methods, major performance-medium study, solo-recital requirements, and upper-level music electives

•Students study privately each semester and complete juried examinations in their performance medium

Performance & Productions

•Music students participate in at least one ensemble each semester

•Instrumental opportunities include wind, jazz, chamber, recital, and concert settings

Professional Development

•Prepares students for instrumental performance, private studio teaching, and graduate study

Program Highlights

Training

•Applied Instrumental Concentration within NNU BA Music: Applied Concentration

•Includes independent study in methods, major performance-medium study, solo-recital requirements, and upper-level music electives

•Students study privately each semester and complete juried examinations in their performance medium

Performance & Productions

•Music students participate in at least one ensemble each semester

•Instrumental opportunities include wind, jazz, chamber, recital, and concert settings

Professional Development

•Prepares students for instrumental performance, private studio teaching, and graduate study

Key Info

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

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Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Repertoire List (Scholarship Audition)

•Perform two contrasting pieces

•Contest solo pieces or etudes typical of honor-ensemble auditions are preferred

•When possible, solo pieces should be accompanied

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to NNU through the school application or Common App

•Use the Music Audition Interest form to request a live, virtual, or recorded music scholarship audition

•Program-specific application fees were not published; the Common App profile lists no first-year application fee

Eligibility

•Music scholarships are open to music majors and non-majors

•Scholarships can only be awarded to students who have applied and been accepted for admission to NNU

What's The Process

Audition Process

•NNU publishes this process for music scholarship consideration rather than as a separate admission audition for the concentration

•Students may audition in person on a Music Department Audition Day or by appointment when visiting campus

•If an in-person audition is not feasible, NNU accepts recorded auditions shared as files and follows up with a brief virtual interview by Zoom or a similar platform

Audition Expectations

•Auditions are conducted by a panel of music faculty members

•The audition includes a brief conversation and an opportunity to ask questions about NNU music study

Contact

•Music Department questions: 208.467.8413 or music@nnu.edu

Audition Details

•Memorization is not required

•Email accompaniment parts in PDF format at least two weeks in advance when requesting an NNU accompanist

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

•The Department of Music offers scholarships for both music majors and non-majors

•Scholarship recommendations consider talent, preparation, musical background, intended major, repertoire selection, and leadership potential

•Awards may be renewed annually for up to four years when scholarship requirements are met and accepted each year

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

65%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,580

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Applied Instrumental Concentration within NNU BA Music: Applied Concentration

•Includes independent study in methods, major performance-medium study, solo-recital requirements, and upper-level music electives

•Students study privately each semester and complete juried examinations in their performance medium

Performance & Productions

•Music students participate in at least one ensemble each semester

•Instrumental opportunities include wind, jazz, chamber, recital, and concert settings

Professional Development

•Prepares students for instrumental performance, private studio teaching, and graduate study

Updated Jul 3, 1:41 AM

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