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Ripon College

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Prep

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Prep

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BA Music Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12Teacher Prep

Training

Complete a K-12 music education major spanning instrumental, choral, and general music

Combine music theory, history, applied study, ensembles, conducting, and music-education methods

Performance & Productions

Maintain applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the program

Professional Development

Build classroom experience through education coursework and supervised student teaching

Prepare for licensure to teach music across K-12 settings

School Info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

688

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$54,850

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,216

After aid

Cost And Financial Aid · ripon.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Complete a K-12 music education major spanning instrumental, choral, and general music

Combine music theory, history, applied study, ensembles, conducting, and music-education methods

Performance & Productions

Maintain applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the program

Professional Development

Build classroom experience through education coursework and supervised student teaching

Prepare for licensure to teach music across K-12 settings

Program Highlights

Training

Complete a K-12 music education major spanning instrumental, choral, and general music

Combine music theory, history, applied study, ensembles, conducting, and music-education methods

Performance & Productions

Maintain applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the program

Professional Development

Build classroom experience through education coursework and supervised student teaching

Prepare for licensure to teach music across K-12 settings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

These Fall 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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School Website Common App

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Transfer Applications - Rolling

Official page · apply.ripon.edu Official page · ripon.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview 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 and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Repertoire List

Voice: prepare one piece; expect vocalizing for range and some sight-singing

Winds or brass: prepare excerpts from two contrasting pieces totaling approximately 2-4 minutes and any major or minor scale

Percussion: prepare excerpts on two contrasting percussion instruments

Piano or organ: prepare two contrasting excerpts totaling approximately 2-4 minutes and a two-octave major or minor scale

Strings: prepare two contrasting excerpts totaling approximately 2-4 minutes and a two-octave major or minor scale

Guitar applicants may substitute a I-IV-V-I progression in two major or minor keys for the scale

Fine Art Scholarships · ripon.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The active music form still lists only Class of 2030 audition dates, all of which have passed

The next scholarship-audition cycle and dates have not been published

Students must be accepted to Ripon College before receiving a scholarship offer

What's The Process

Audition Process

The audition is for scholarship consideration and is not required for admission to the music major

Scholarship recipients commit to one Music Department ensemble each semester

The scholarship does not require a music major or minor

A faculty accompanist is provided for voice auditions; list repertoire on the form and bring a score

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

Wiedey Family Ensemble Scholarships provide awards of up to $5,000 per year

Recipients demonstrate musical ability and participate in a Music Department ensemble each semester

School Info

Snapshot

3.39

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

688

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$54,850

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,216

After aid

Cost And Financial Aid · ripon.edu College Scorecard

Training

Complete a K-12 music education major spanning instrumental, choral, and general music

Combine music theory, history, applied study, ensembles, conducting, and music-education methods

Performance & Productions

Maintain applied lessons and ensemble participation throughout the program

Professional Development

Build classroom experience through education coursework and supervised student teaching

Prepare for licensure to teach music across K-12 settings

Updated 5d ago