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BA Music

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•BA Music students study music theory, history, conducting, and applied lessons in voice and instrumentation

•Private instruction is offered in keyboard, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion, and string performance

•The published roster includes Kevin Linder for trumpet, Andrea Carlson for horn, and Vance Shoemaker for low brass

•Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Raider Athletic Band provide concert, commercial, touring, and game-day settings for section playing

Performance & Productions

•10+ ensembles including A cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Women's Choir, Jazz Band, and Heritage Singers

•A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour nationally and internationally

Facilities

•Christ Chapel concert hall includes a New York Steinway concert grand piano and a 45-stop tracker pipe organ

•DeWitt Music Hall includes rehearsal studios, private practice rooms, and teaching studios

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,320

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$55,640

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,907

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•BA Music students study music theory, history, conducting, and applied lessons in voice and instrumentation

•Private instruction is offered in keyboard, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion, and string performance

•The published roster includes Kevin Linder for trumpet, Andrea Carlson for horn, and Vance Shoemaker for low brass

•Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Raider Athletic Band provide concert, commercial, touring, and game-day settings for section playing

Performance & Productions

•10+ ensembles including A cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Women's Choir, Jazz Band, and Heritage Singers

•A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour nationally and internationally

Facilities

•Christ Chapel concert hall includes a New York Steinway concert grand piano and a 45-stop tracker pipe organ

•DeWitt Music Hall includes rehearsal studios, private practice rooms, and teaching studios

Program Highlights

Training

•BA Music students study music theory, history, conducting, and applied lessons in voice and instrumentation

•Private instruction is offered in keyboard, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion, and string performance

•The published roster includes Kevin Linder for trumpet, Andrea Carlson for horn, and Vance Shoemaker for low brass

•Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Raider Athletic Band provide concert, commercial, touring, and game-day settings for section playing

Performance & Productions

•10+ ensembles including A cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Women's Choir, Jazz Band, and Heritage Singers

•A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour nationally and internationally

Facilities

•Christ Chapel concert hall includes a New York Steinway concert grand piano and a 45-stop tracker pipe organ

•DeWitt Music Hall includes rehearsal studios, private practice rooms, and teaching studios

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate · apply.nwciowa.edu

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 only; it is not required for program admission.

Letters of Recommendation

•A minimum of one recommendation survey is required from a minister of music, private teacher, ensemble director, or other professional music mentor

Music · nwciowa.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply through the Northwestern College application portal

•No separate audition submission portal required

Eligibility

•Rolling admission, no application fee

•Music major not required to participate in ensembles or receive music scholarships

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is through the university application only

•No performance audition or prescreen is required for program admission

Scholarship Audition

•Music scholarships are available to any student regardless of major

•Audition by Dec. 15 for the best scholarship offer

Instrumental Scholarship Audition

•Two-octave major scales up to two flats or two sharps

•One short piece or etude demonstrating two contrasting styles, or two contrasting pieces

•Bring an additional copy of your audition music for the faculty member

•Video auditions may be submitted by DVD or shared from YouTube

Scheduling

•Schedule an audition through the music scholarship application, campus visit registration, or by contacting michelle.kelderman@nwciowa.edu or 712-707-7062

Scholarship Info

Music Performance Scholarship

•Available to any student regardless of major

•Renewable annually

•Awarded based on past music experience, potential for further development, music teacher recommendation, and audition

Mcgilvra Music Scholarship

•For incoming freshman music majors; music minors and transfer students may also be considered

•Approximately $3,000 first year, $1,500 in subsequent years; renewable for four years

•Available in vocal music, keyboard, percussion, strings, brass, and woodwinds

•Preference given to students who apply and audition by Dec. 15

All-State Guarantee

•All-State musicians guaranteed minimum $3,000 scholarship

School Info

Snapshot

3.61

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,320

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$55,640

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,907

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•BA Music students study music theory, history, conducting, and applied lessons in voice and instrumentation

•Private instruction is offered in keyboard, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion, and string performance

•The published roster includes Kevin Linder for trumpet, Andrea Carlson for horn, and Vance Shoemaker for low brass

•Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Raider Athletic Band provide concert, commercial, touring, and game-day settings for section playing

Performance & Productions

•10+ ensembles including A cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Women's Choir, Jazz Band, and Heritage Singers

•A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour nationally and internationally

Facilities

•Christ Chapel concert hall includes a New York Steinway concert grand piano and a 45-stop tracker pipe organ

•DeWitt Music Hall includes rehearsal studios, private practice rooms, and teaching studios

Updated Aug 7, 12:02 AM