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BM Music Performance

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Music Composition and Theory

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Training

•Hands-on, practical approach to making music with private applied lessons from New England's finest performer/teachers

•Low student-to-teacher ratio in all music classes allows one-on-one mentoring

•Designed for students seeking intensive study in performance

Performance & Productions

•Belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles, including RIC Symphony Orchestra and RIC Wind Ensemble

•Ensembles have toured nationally and performed at Carnegie Hall and conventions of MENC and ACDA

•Collaborative performances with the Rhode Island Philharmonic

•Programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Notable Alumni

•Peter Boyer ('91) — Grammy-nominated composer with 900+ orchestral performances worldwide; best known for Ellis Island

•Graduates have played in leading symphony orchestras and served as conductors with major musical organizations

Location

•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in Providence, 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC

School Info

Snapshot

3.14

Avg GPA (W)

92%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,709

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,268

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,789

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,478

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 7, 2:43 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Hands-on, practical approach to making music with private applied lessons from New England's finest performer/teachers

•Low student-to-teacher ratio in all music classes allows one-on-one mentoring

•Designed for students seeking intensive study in performance

Performance & Productions

•Belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles, including RIC Symphony Orchestra and RIC Wind Ensemble

•Ensembles have toured nationally and performed at Carnegie Hall and conventions of MENC and ACDA

•Collaborative performances with the Rhode Island Philharmonic

•Programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Notable Alumni

•Peter Boyer ('91) — Grammy-nominated composer with 900+ orchestral performances worldwide; best known for Ellis Island

•Graduates have played in leading symphony orchestras and served as conductors with major musical organizations

Location

•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in Providence, 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC

Program Highlights

Training

•Hands-on, practical approach to making music with private applied lessons from New England's finest performer/teachers

•Low student-to-teacher ratio in all music classes allows one-on-one mentoring

•Designed for students seeking intensive study in performance

Performance & Productions

•Belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles, including RIC Symphony Orchestra and RIC Wind Ensemble

•Ensembles have toured nationally and performed at Carnegie Hall and conventions of MENC and ACDA

•Collaborative performances with the Rhode Island Philharmonic

•Programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Notable Alumni

•Peter Boyer ('91) — Grammy-nominated composer with 900+ orchestral performances worldwide; best known for Ellis Island

•Graduates have played in leading symphony orchestras and served as conductors with major musical organizations

Location

•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in Providence, 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC

Key Info

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$50

Deadline

Early ActionDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 15, 2027

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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

•Brass repertoire: an etude plus a solo, often two contrasting movements, on your primary brass instrument

•Trumpet repertoire: an etude by Arban, Bousquet, Charlier, or Goldman, plus a solo such as Hummel, Kennan, Hansen, Ropartz, or Balay

•Horn repertoire: an etude by Kopprasch or Maxime-Alphonse, plus the first movement of a Mozart horn concerto or Strauss's Concerto, Op. 11

•Trombone repertoire: a lyrical etude, a technical etude, and a solo by Guilmant, Saint-Saens, or Barat

•Euphonium repertoire: a solo or etude plus an excerpt by Holst, Gordon Jacob, or William Schuman

•Tuba repertoire: an etude plus a solo by Vaughan Williams, Gregson, or Hindemith

Accompaniment

•Accompaniment is not required for instrumentalists

•Staff piano accompaniment is provided for vocalists if requested

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Application Logistics

•Apply to RIC via Common App

•Register for a music audition separately via the department audition registration form

•Application fee: 50 USD (waived for veterans and dependents of veterans)

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment only

Placement

•Admitted students take music theory and sight-singing/ear-training placement at the start of study — for course placement only, not admission

Admission Pathway

•Upon admission to the college and passing the music audition, designated a "Music Performance Intended Major"

•Must complete retention requirements to continue in the program

What's The Process

Audition Process

•An entrance audition on your instrument is required for admission

•The BM in Performance has the highest audition expectations of the three music degrees

•Applicants who show potential but are not yet ready may be admitted to the BA in Music and re-audition for Performance after one or two semesters

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on the RIC campus at the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

•Audition heard by a committee of the music faculty

•Prepared pieces on your instrument plus a short sight-reading exercise

•You do not need to be admitted to RIC before auditioning

•Recommended to complete your admissions application by your audition date

Contact

•Department of Music | 401-456-9883

•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

•Full range of music scholarships available

•Talent-based awards determined through audition

School Info

Snapshot

3.14

Avg GPA (W)

92%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,709

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,268

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,789

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,478

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Hands-on, practical approach to making music with private applied lessons from New England's finest performer/teachers

•Low student-to-teacher ratio in all music classes allows one-on-one mentoring

•Designed for students seeking intensive study in performance

Performance & Productions

•Belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles, including RIC Symphony Orchestra and RIC Wind Ensemble

•Ensembles have toured nationally and performed at Carnegie Hall and conventions of MENC and ACDA

•Collaborative performances with the Rhode Island Philharmonic

•Programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Notable Alumni

•Peter Boyer ('91) — Grammy-nominated composer with 900+ orchestral performances worldwide; best known for Ellis Island

•Graduates have played in leading symphony orchestras and served as conductors with major musical organizations

Location

•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in Providence, 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC

Updated Jul 7, 2:43 AM