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BA Music

Music Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Training

Build a voice or instrumental focus through at least six semesters of individual applied instruction in RWU's BA Music.

At least four semesters concentrate on the primary instrument or voice; the remaining lessons may explore another instrument, voice, or composition.

Pair performance study with courses in Western music history, twentieth-century music, jazz history, aural skills, and digital music.

Performance & Productions

Take part in university ensembles for at least four semesters, with Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble among the catalog options.

Degree Flexibility

Select two Music electives at the 200 level or above and complete a faculty-approved final-year capstone, which may be a recital, composition, thesis, or internship.

Value

Private applied lesson fees are waived for Music majors who remain in good academic standing.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,328

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$71,730

Before aid

Average net price

$37,999

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Attendance · rwu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:56 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Build a voice or instrumental focus through at least six semesters of individual applied instruction in RWU's BA Music.

At least four semesters concentrate on the primary instrument or voice; the remaining lessons may explore another instrument, voice, or composition.

Pair performance study with courses in Western music history, twentieth-century music, jazz history, aural skills, and digital music.

Performance & Productions

Take part in university ensembles for at least four semesters, with Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble among the catalog options.

Degree Flexibility

Select two Music electives at the 200 level or above and complete a faculty-approved final-year capstone, which may be a recital, composition, thesis, or internship.

Value

Private applied lesson fees are waived for Music majors who remain in good academic standing.

Program Highlights

Training

Build a voice or instrumental focus through at least six semesters of individual applied instruction in RWU's BA Music.

At least four semesters concentrate on the primary instrument or voice; the remaining lessons may explore another instrument, voice, or composition.

Pair performance study with courses in Western music history, twentieth-century music, jazz history, aural skills, and digital music.

Performance & Productions

Take part in university ensembles for at least four semesters, with Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble among the catalog options.

Degree Flexibility

Select two Music electives at the 200 level or above and complete a faculty-approved final-year capstone, which may be a recital, composition, thesis, or internship.

Value

Private applied lesson fees are waived for Music majors who remain in good academic standing.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

First-year applicants

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Recommended Transfer Fall PriorityApr 1, 2027

Transfer Fall Rolling Admission

First Year Applicants · rwu.edu Transfer Application Requirements · rwu.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Apply to Roger Williams University through the undergraduate application process

Transfer applications continue on a rolling basis until two weeks before the semester begins; the published priority dates allow earlier consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition or interview is required for entry to the Music major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$70K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$48,328

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$71,730

Before aid

Average net price

$37,999

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Attendance · rwu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Build a voice or instrumental focus through at least six semesters of individual applied instruction in RWU's BA Music.

At least four semesters concentrate on the primary instrument or voice; the remaining lessons may explore another instrument, voice, or composition.

Pair performance study with courses in Western music history, twentieth-century music, jazz history, aural skills, and digital music.

Performance & Productions

Take part in university ensembles for at least four semesters, with Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble among the catalog options.

Degree Flexibility

Select two Music electives at the 200 level or above and complete a faculty-approved final-year capstone, which may be a recital, composition, thesis, or internship.

Value

Private applied lesson fees are waived for Music majors who remain in good academic standing.

Updated Sep 11, 7:56 PM

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