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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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Applied Instrumental Concentration

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average net price

$29,580

After aid

Tuition Fees · nnu.edu College Scorecard

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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

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admission Deadlines · nnu.edu

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Auditions

Music Scholarship Audition Day

Nov 6, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 12, 2027Apr 9, 2027

Music Scholarships · nnu.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are 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

Music Scholarships · nnu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to NNU through the direct application or Common App

Complete the Music Audition Interest form for scholarship consideration

Fall admission is rolling; November 15 is the non-binding Early Action date

Eligibility

Music scholarships are open to music majors and non-majors

Scholarship awards can only be made after the applicant applies and is admitted to NNU

What's The Process

Audition Process

Request an in-person, virtual, or recorded scholarship audition through the Music Audition Interest form

In-person auditions are available on scheduled Music Department Audition Days or by appointment

Recorded auditions are followed by a brief virtual interview

Audition Expectations

Prepare the repertoire published for the selected performance area: keyboard, voice, instrumental, rhythm section, or percussion

A panel of music faculty hears the audition and holds a brief conversation with the applicant

Decisions

NNU aims to issue scholarship decisions within 10 business days

Scholarship contracts are normally due within 14 days

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

NNU offers renewable music scholarships to music majors and non-majors

Scholarship recipients typically participate in a primary ensemble and take a weekly 30-minute lesson

Awards are based on talent, preparation, musical background, intended major, repertoire selection, and leadership potential

Scholarship funds first cover music participation fees; any remainder applies to tuition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.73

Admit rate

65%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$43,330

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$58,092

Before aid

Average net price

$29,580

After aid

Tuition Fees · nnu.edu 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

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