Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Study Abroad
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels
•Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra
•Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport
•Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor
STUDY ABROAD
•Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria
•200+ study abroad programs in 45 countries
CAREER PREPARATION
•Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years
•Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance
•Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education
University AppApplication
Deadline
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early Action IIJan 5, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
Fee amount
$50
Program AppApplication
Deadline
ED/EA I Audition MaterialsNov 15, 2025
EA II Audition MaterialsJan 15, 2026
Regular Decision Audition MaterialsFeb 15, 2026
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING PIECES
•Contrasting may be classic/contemporary, jazz/traditional or upbeat/slower
•At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and credit the composer or arranger
Additional Materials
Video submission
•Submit via student status page (login provided after Common App)
•Use YouTube, Vimeo or Google Drive with shareable link
•Security settings must allow immediate playback
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Common App and select music as your major
•Complete audition form on student status page
SCHOLARSHIP
•Automatically considered for Visual and Performing Arts scholarship
•Recipients notified at time of admission
DOUBLE MAJOR
•Only 38 credits required for the major
•Plenty of room to double major or minor in another area
AUDITION FORMAT
•Submit a video with two contrasting pieces via student status page
•After video submission, a virtual interview will be scheduled
•In-person auditions may be scheduled with program coordinator
•Notification of acceptance at time of university admission
CONTACT
•Program coordinator: Peter Davis — davisp@salve.edu
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
•All music applicants automatically considered
•Recipients notified at time of admission
Program info updated 9h ago
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels
•Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra
•Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport
•Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor
STUDY ABROAD
•Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria
•200+ study abroad programs in 45 countries
CAREER PREPARATION
•Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years
•Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance
•Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education
Updated 9h ago
Academic School Information
3.53
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
76%
Grad Rate
2,121
Enrollment
$72,975
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$50,100
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,967
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$26,939
Family Income $30k - $48k$30,844
Family Income $48k - $75k$31,264
Family Income $75k - $110k$34,374
Family Income $110k+$39,244
