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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM
•BA in Music with Musical Theatre concentration offered through the School of Music
•Nationally recognized School of Music with reputation for artistic and scholarly excellence
TRAINING
•Multiple performance opportunities each semester in contemporary and classic musical theatre
•18 credit hours of dance and theatre courses integrated into the curriculum
•Musical Theatre Workshop every semester
•Guest master classes with musical theatre professionals
•Fully staged showcase performances each semester
RESOURCES
•Two advanced computer music studios
•Extensive music library collection
•State-of-the-art recording studio
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionOct 15, 2025
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Fee
$65Waiver
Program AppApplication
Auditions
School of Music Audition Day (all areas)Dec 6, 2025
School of Music Audition Day (except Jazz, Music Industry Studies, Viola)Jan 24, 2026
School of Music Audition Day (all areas)Jan 31, 2026
School of Music Audition Day — Final (all areas)Feb 14, 2026
Audition Requirements
Monologues
ONE MONOLOGUE, 1 min
•From a published play
•Must be memorized
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SONGS
•One musical theatre song written BEFORE 1970, an aria, or an art song
•One musical theatre song written AFTER 1970, contrasting in style and tempo
•One selection must show "legit"/lyrical style
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Staff pianist provided on audition day
•No a cappella singing allowed
•Must provide staff pianist with sheet music at time of audition
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit university application to USC first
•Complete the Music Application (opens September, accessible 24 hours after university app submission)
•Register for audition date via the Academics tab in the USC Admissions portal
•Register as soon as possible — do not wait for USC acceptance before registering
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Transfer students must audition by February 14 for fall music admission and scholarships
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions at the USC School of Music
•Audition includes songs, monologue, and meeting with faculty
•Audition day features open house with Q&A, tours, and student interactions
VIRTUAL EXCEPTION
•Applicants living 500+ miles from Columbia, SC with extenuating circumstances may request a video audition
•Requests must be sent to Associate Director Jennifer Mitchell at jmitchell@mozart.sc.edu
•In-person audition is strongly preferred
CONTACT
•Auditions: Jennifer Mitchell, jmitchell@mozart.sc.edu, 803-777-4281
•Enrollment: Jennifer Jablonski, jjablonski@mozart.sc.edu, 803-777-6614
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•All auditions serve as both admission and scholarship auditions
•All applicants automatically reviewed for available USC music scholarships
•May also complete an audition on a secondary instrument for additional scholarship consideration
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Academic School Information
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
28,113
Enrollment
$62,177
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,688
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,934
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$24,532
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,421
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,602
Family Income $48k - $75k$22,744
Family Income $75k - $110k$26,936
Family Income $110k+$29,493
