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Roosevelt University / CCPA

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BM Classical Performance - Guitar

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

BM Classical Performance curriculum centered on intensive applied classical-guitar study

Core study combines performance, musicianship, music history, literature, and professional development

Performance & Productions

Preparation for solo, chamber, pit-orchestra, recording, and teaching work

Downtown Chicago location provides access to major concert organizations and working musicians

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.13

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average net price

$20,194

After aid

Tuition · roosevelt.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Oct 12, 3:43 PM

Program Highlights

Training

BM Classical Performance curriculum centered on intensive applied classical-guitar study

Core study combines performance, musicianship, music history, literature, and professional development

Performance & Productions

Preparation for solo, chamber, pit-orchestra, recording, and teaching work

Downtown Chicago location provides access to major concert organizations and working musicians

Program Highlights

Training

BM Classical Performance curriculum centered on intensive applied classical-guitar study

Core study combines performance, musicianship, music history, literature, and professional development

Performance & Productions

Preparation for solo, chamber, pit-orchestra, recording, and teaching work

Downtown Chicago location provides access to major concert organizations and working musicians

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Priority deadline (guaranteed audition/interview) — university application must be submitted before the Acceptd artistic applicationDec 15, 2026

Final application deadline — university application must be submitted before the Acceptd artistic applicationJan 15, 2027

Supplemental materials due for full scholarship considerationFeb 1, 2027

Ccpa · roosevelt.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline - Guaranteed Audition/InterviewDec 15, 2026

Final Application DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Auditions

In-person audition or interview (Chicago campus)Feb 5, 7, 13, 19, 21 & 27, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Resume

Submit a music résumé through the Artistic Application

Video

The preview is not a prescreen and should not use audio or video enhancements

Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation for BM admission

Transcript

Submit official transcripts from all previously attended schools or institutions

Scores / GPA

ACT or SAT scores are optional for freshman applicants

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English scores, if applicable

Short-answer questions (Music Artistic Application)

The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to Acceptd.

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Roosevelt University application first; Roosevelt does not charge a university application fee

Then submit the CCPA Music Artistic Application through GetAcceptd

The Artistic Application fee is $50; applicants may contact CCPA Admissions about a fee waiver

Undergraduate music applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an Audition Preview through GetAcceptd

Roosevelt explicitly states that the undergraduate preview is not a prescreen

Do not use audio or video enhancements

Important Notes

Fall 2027 priority application deadline (guaranteed audition or interview): December 15, 2026; final application deadline: January 15, 2027

After the Artistic Application is submitted, Roosevelt invites applicants to schedule an in-person audition or interview on one of the published February 2027 audition dates; select live-virtual timeslots are available on request

What's The Process

Audition Process

A live audition is required for admission to this BM program

Complete the Roosevelt application and GetAcceptd Artistic Application before scheduling the audition

The undergraduate Audition Preview is strongly encouraged but is not a prescreen

Audition Expectations

CCPA offers live on-campus auditions

Live virtual auditions may be arranged with the applicant’s CCPA counselor when campus dates do not work

Fall 2027 in-person auditions are held on the published February 2027 audition dates, scheduled after the Artistic Application is submitted

Select live virtual audition times may be available on request

Scholarship Info

CCPA Scholarship

All applicants offered admission to CCPA are automatically considered

Awards range from partial to full tuition

Awards do not exceed tuition and do not cover fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, or personal expenses

Financial Aid

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA by March 1

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.13

Admit rate

97%

school-wide

Grad rate

35%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average net price

$20,194

After aid

Tuition · roosevelt.edu College Scorecard

Training

BM Classical Performance curriculum centered on intensive applied classical-guitar study

Core study combines performance, musicianship, music history, literature, and professional development

Performance & Productions

Preparation for solo, chamber, pit-orchestra, recording, and teaching work

Downtown Chicago location provides access to major concert organizations and working musicians

Updated Oct 12, 3:43 PM