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Providence College

Providence, RI

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Liturgical Music

Organ

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Liberal-arts liturgical music — Organ study combining music history, theory, performance, and ensemble participation

Individual lessons and ensembles are based in the Smith Center for the Arts

The liturgical sequence includes The Church Musician, Music for Liturgy, The Sacraments, and Prayer and Liturgical Life, connecting principal study directly to service leadership.

MSC 209 Improvisation for Keyboardists appears in year three, while four years of private study culminate in a senior recital or approved project.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include PC Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, chamber groups, and opera and musical-theatre workshops

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Liberal-arts liturgical music — Organ study combining music history, theory, performance, and ensemble participation

Individual lessons and ensembles are based in the Smith Center for the Arts

The liturgical sequence includes The Church Musician, Music for Liturgy, The Sacraments, and Prayer and Liturgical Life, connecting principal study directly to service leadership.

MSC 209 Improvisation for Keyboardists appears in year three, while four years of private study culminate in a senior recital or approved project.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include PC Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, chamber groups, and opera and musical-theatre workshops

Program Highlights

Training

Liberal-arts liturgical music — Organ study combining music history, theory, performance, and ensemble participation

Individual lessons and ensembles are based in the Smith Center for the Arts

The liturgical sequence includes The Church Musician, Music for Liturgy, The Sacraments, and Prayer and Liturgical Life, connecting principal study directly to service leadership.

MSC 209 Improvisation for Keyboardists appears in year three, while four years of private study culminate in a senior recital or approved project.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include PC Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, chamber groups, and opera and musical-theatre workshops

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

First-year applicants

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIRegular DecisionJan 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Priority DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Fall TransferJun 1, 2027

Deadlines · admission.providence.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Prospective Students · music.providence.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Select two contrasting works from Baroque, Classical, and 19th- or 20th-century repertoire

Prospective Students · music.providence.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through the Common Application and register separately only when seeking the music scholarship

What's The Process

Major Declaration

Providence College admission is required before declaring a Music Department major

Students admitted to Providence may pursue the major without a department audition

Scholarship Audition

The Class of 2030 audition registration is closed

Auditioning is required only for Gail Himrod, O.P. Music Scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Gail Himrod, O.P. Music Scholarship

Six scholarships are available for incoming music majors

Current published award: $25,000 per year for four years

Department audition is required for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

51%

school-wide

Grad rate

86%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$87K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,480

Before aid

Average net price

$48,523

After aid

Tuition · bursar.providence.edu College Scorecard

Training

Liberal-arts liturgical music — Organ study combining music history, theory, performance, and ensemble participation

Individual lessons and ensembles are based in the Smith Center for the Arts

The liturgical sequence includes The Church Musician, Music for Liturgy, The Sacraments, and Prayer and Liturgical Life, connecting principal study directly to service leadership.

MSC 209 Improvisation for Keyboardists appears in year three, while four years of private study culminate in a senior recital or approved project.

Performance & Productions

Ensembles include PC Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, chamber groups, and opera and musical-theatre workshops

Updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM