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Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Instrumental emphasis within the BA Music major

Applied lessons on a major instrument plus required piano study support performance development

Instrumental majors participate in band or orchestra ensembles and complete junior and senior recital milestones

Performance Opportunities

Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Saints Pep Band, Guitar Ensemble, piano studio instruction, and chamber/orchestra opportunities

Music@Noon, studio workshops, and convocation provide recurring performance settings

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$48,264

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$71,620

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,119

After aid

Cost Attendance · stmartin.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental emphasis within the BA Music major

Applied lessons on a major instrument plus required piano study support performance development

Instrumental majors participate in band or orchestra ensembles and complete junior and senior recital milestones

Performance Opportunities

Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Saints Pep Band, Guitar Ensemble, piano studio instruction, and chamber/orchestra opportunities

Music@Noon, studio workshops, and convocation provide recurring performance settings

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental emphasis within the BA Music major

Applied lessons on a major instrument plus required piano study support performance development

Instrumental majors participate in band or orchestra ensembles and complete junior and senior recital milestones

Performance Opportunities

Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Saints Pep Band, Guitar Ensemble, piano studio instruction, and chamber/orchestra opportunities

Music@Noon, studio workshops, and convocation provide recurring performance settings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Priority Review

Oct 15, 2026Nov 1, 2026Dec 1, 2026Jan 15, 2027Feb 15, 2027Mar 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Applying Saint Martins · stmartin.edu

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.

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Undergraduate Catalog 2025 26 · stmartin.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the Saint Martin's application or Common App

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal is published for music auditions

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition for entrance into the music major on a campus audition day or by recording

The same audition can serve for both program admission and scholarship consideration

Specific repertoire requirements are not published online; contact Professor Laura Gobin Harper for instrumental requirements

Post-Enrollment

Music majors must pass an upper-division jury before enrolling in 300-level applied lessons

Students must pass a recital audition at least two weeks before junior and senior recitals

Scholarship Info

Music scholarships are awarded by audition and may be considered alongside admission

School Info

Snapshot

3.46

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$48,264

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$71,620

Before aid

Average Net Price

$28,119

After aid

Cost Attendance · stmartin.edu College Scorecard

Training

Instrumental emphasis within the BA Music major

Applied lessons on a major instrument plus required piano study support performance development

Instrumental majors participate in band or orchestra ensembles and complete junior and senior recital milestones

Performance Opportunities

Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Saints Pep Band, Guitar Ensemble, piano studio instruction, and chamber/orchestra opportunities

Music@Noon, studio workshops, and convocation provide recurring performance settings

Updated Jul 26, 1:24 AM