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Roosevelt University / CCPA

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BM Music Composition

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

School Info

Snapshot

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

Program Highlights

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Priority Application Deadline - Guaranteed Audition/InterviewDec 15, 2026

Final Application DeadlineJan 15, 2027

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Interview Requirements

Portfolio (Required)

•Composition Score 1 and Composition Score 2, each submitted with its recorded performance

•Complete list of all works composed to date

•Statement of Professional Goals

Resume

•Submit a composition resume through the Artistic Application

Letters of Recommendation

•Submit two letters of recommendation for BM admission

Transcript

•Submit official transcripts from all previously attended schools or institutions

Questionnaire

•Complete the short-answer questions in the Artistic Application

Scores / GPA

•ACT or SAT scores are optional for freshman applicants

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

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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

•The Fall 2027 priority deadline for a guaranteed audition or interview is January 15, 2027

•Fall 2027 live auditions are planned for Saturdays in late January and early February; exact appointment dates are not yet published

What's The Process

Audition Process

•CCPA requires a composition portfolio (two scores with recordings, a complete works list, and a statement of professional goals) submitted through the GetAcceptd Artistic Application, followed by an interview

•Complete the Roosevelt application and GetAcceptd Artistic Application before scheduling

Audition Expectations

•Interviews are held in person on campus; live virtual interviews are available for a limited number of applicants on select dates and times

•CCPA offers on-campus interview appointments on Saturdays in late January and early February 2027

•Scheduling instructions are sent after the January 15 priority deadline

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

3.13

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

35%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,086

Before aid

Average Net Price

$20,194

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•BM develops original work in acoustic and electronic media

•Curriculum includes applied composition, analysis, orchestration, conducting, keyboard skills, technology, and professional communication

Performance & Productions

•Four public composition recitals each year

•Regular collaboration with dance, piano, opera, and other performance areas

•Senior recital presents a portfolio of original work developed across eight semesters

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