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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Instrumental emphasis pairs applied lessons on your principal instrument with eight semesters of principal ensemble

Choose a methods course in Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, or Percussion to round out the performance core

Junior and senior recitals anchor the applied-lessons curriculum

Performance & Productions

50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually

Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: the in-the-round Webb Theatre and the 725-seat Walter Theatre

Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band

Professional Development

Faculty of active professional musicians provide mentorship and professional networking

Music Entrepreneurship (MUSI 195) and Beatmaking and Production (MUSI 201) are required alongside the instrumental performance curriculum

Graduate school placements include Berklee College of Music, NYU, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Iowa

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,840

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,740

Before aid

Average net price

$26,172

After aid

Tuition And Fees · snc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 1:09 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental emphasis pairs applied lessons on your principal instrument with eight semesters of principal ensemble

Choose a methods course in Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, or Percussion to round out the performance core

Junior and senior recitals anchor the applied-lessons curriculum

Performance & Productions

50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually

Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: the in-the-round Webb Theatre and the 725-seat Walter Theatre

Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band

Professional Development

Faculty of active professional musicians provide mentorship and professional networking

Music Entrepreneurship (MUSI 195) and Beatmaking and Production (MUSI 201) are required alongside the instrumental performance curriculum

Graduate school placements include Berklee College of Music, NYU, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Iowa

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental emphasis pairs applied lessons on your principal instrument with eight semesters of principal ensemble

Choose a methods course in Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, or Percussion to round out the performance core

Junior and senior recitals anchor the applied-lessons curriculum

Performance & Productions

50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually

Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: the in-the-round Webb Theatre and the 725-seat Walter Theatre

Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band

Professional Development

Faculty of active professional musicians provide mentorship and professional networking

Music Entrepreneurship (MUSI 195) and Beatmaking and Production (MUSI 201) are required alongside the instrumental performance curriculum

Graduate school placements include Berklee College of Music, NYU, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Iowa

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Virtual Video Audition DeadlineJan 23, 2027

Auditions

In-Person Scholarship Audition (Campus)

Nov 14, 2026Jan 23, 2027

Scholarships · my.snc.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire

Two contrasting selections that best showcase your skills

Contrasting styles encouraged across the two pieces

Repertoire demonstrating both lyrical and technical musicality

Scholarships · my.snc.edu

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Good to Know

Scholarship Eligibility

Music merit scholarship audition open to all incoming first-year students regardless of major

Must apply to the college before auditioning

Must be admitted to receive the scholarship

Students are awarded a scholarship in only one area; auditioning in multiple areas does not increase the award

Scholarship Maintenance

Must be full-time and participate in a major ensemble 7 of 8 semesters

Perform on the instrument or voice for which the scholarship was awarded

Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory placement during onboarding for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition is required for admission to the music major — admission is through college acceptance

Optional Music Merit Scholarship audition for your principal instrument

Both in-person campus auditions and virtual video submissions are accepted

Faculty evaluate technical skills, musicality, and potential as a performer

Audition Expectations

Introduce yourself with your name, school, audition pieces, and composer for each

Position yourself 6-7 feet from the camera with full range of motion visible

For instrumental auditions, keep the music stand from blocking the view of your hands

Upload the video to YouTube and submit the link via the SNC Scholarship Video Audition Form

Contact

Jenny Olson, Arts & Science Department: jenny.olson@snc.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Merit Scholarship

Up to $8,000 disbursed over four years ($2,000/year)

Renewable each year while studying at SNC and participating in a major ensemble

Available for voice, string, brass, woodwind, percussion, and keyboard musicians

Open to all incoming first-year students regardless of major

Faculty evaluate technical skills, musicality, and potential as a performer

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$47,840

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$63,740

Before aid

Average net price

$26,172

After aid

Tuition And Fees · snc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Instrumental emphasis pairs applied lessons on your principal instrument with eight semesters of principal ensemble

Choose a methods course in Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, or Percussion to round out the performance core

Junior and senior recitals anchor the applied-lessons curriculum

Performance & Productions

50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually

Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: the in-the-round Webb Theatre and the 725-seat Walter Theatre

Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band

Professional Development

Faculty of active professional musicians provide mentorship and professional networking

Music Entrepreneurship (MUSI 195) and Beatmaking and Production (MUSI 201) are required alongside the instrumental performance curriculum

Graduate school placements include Berklee College of Music, NYU, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Iowa

Updated Sep 8, 1:09 AM