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Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA

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BS Music

No Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Training

The 70.6-hour BS core spans theory, music history, world music, conducting, editing and synthesis, arranging, songwriting, and primary-area performance study.

Small classes give conducting students experience with choral, orchestral, jazz, and other ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students participate in a large ensemble each quarter in residence and complete a senior recital or project.

Degree Flexibility

The no-emphasis pathway leaves room for prerequisites toward graduate study in medicine, physical therapy, law, business, communications, or dentistry.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.31

Admit rate

47%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

805

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,465

Before aid

Average net price

$41,008

After aid

Tuition Aid · puc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 19, 4:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 70.6-hour BS core spans theory, music history, world music, conducting, editing and synthesis, arranging, songwriting, and primary-area performance study.

Small classes give conducting students experience with choral, orchestral, jazz, and other ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students participate in a large ensemble each quarter in residence and complete a senior recital or project.

Degree Flexibility

The no-emphasis pathway leaves room for prerequisites toward graduate study in medicine, physical therapy, law, business, communications, or dentistry.

Program Highlights

Training

The 70.6-hour BS core spans theory, music history, world music, conducting, editing and synthesis, arranging, songwriting, and primary-area performance study.

Small classes give conducting students experience with choral, orchestral, jazz, and other ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students participate in a large ensemble each quarter in residence and complete a senior recital or project.

Degree Flexibility

The no-emphasis pathway leaves room for prerequisites toward graduate study in medicine, physical therapy, law, business, communications, or dentistry.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Process · puc.edu

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Music Scholarship Priority Deadline (Campus Impact & Musical Excellence)Mar 1, 2027

Scholarships · puc.edu

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 List

Prepare two contrasting pieces from the standard classical repertoire on the primary instrument or voice.

Catalog 2025 2027.Pdf · puc.edu

Good to Know

Apply to Pacific Union College through the college's online application; undergraduate admission is rolling.

Music majors complete a theory placement exam, with remedial coursework available when needed.

Transfer Pathway

BS Music transfer applicants receive course-by-course review, with the Music Department determining equivalencies in the major. PUC also accepts certified IGETC toward a significant portion of the baccalaureate general-education package.

Transfer Credit · puc.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Pass an entrance audition on the primary instrument or voice.

Music majors also take a theory placement exam; students who do not pass the audition or placement exam may complete remedial coursework through PUC or online.

Scholarship Info

Campus Impact awards $1,000 for qualifying ensemble participation.

Musical Excellence awards $5,000 and requires a solo video plus reference contact information; priority consideration is March 1.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.31

Admit rate

47%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

805

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,465

Before aid

Average net price

$41,008

After aid

Tuition Aid · puc.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 70.6-hour BS core spans theory, music history, world music, conducting, editing and synthesis, arranging, songwriting, and primary-area performance study.

Small classes give conducting students experience with choral, orchestral, jazz, and other ensembles.

Performance & Productions

Students participate in a large ensemble each quarter in residence and complete a senior recital or project.

Degree Flexibility

The no-emphasis pathway leaves room for prerequisites toward graduate study in medicine, physical therapy, law, business, communications, or dentistry.

Updated Jul 19, 4:05 PM

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