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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Theatre

Composition & music studies

Music performance

Music education

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BFA Music Performance

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

120-credit BFA designed to prepare instrumentalists for graduate study in performance

Concentrated study on the primary instrument (24 applied hours) plus a secondary applied minor instrument

Instrumental coaching, conducting, and orchestration/arranging coursework

Large and small ensemble participation each semester

Performance & Productions

Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes)

Concert and recital attendance across six semesters

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,200

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Average net price

$14,027

After aid

Tuition And Fees · saumag.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 21, 1:44 PM

Program Highlights

Training

120-credit BFA designed to prepare instrumentalists for graduate study in performance

Concentrated study on the primary instrument (24 applied hours) plus a secondary applied minor instrument

Instrumental coaching, conducting, and orchestration/arranging coursework

Large and small ensemble participation each semester

Performance & Productions

Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes)

Concert and recital attendance across six semesters

Program Highlights

Training

120-credit BFA designed to prepare instrumentalists for graduate study in performance

Concentrated study on the primary instrument (24 applied hours) plus a secondary applied minor instrument

Instrumental coaching, conducting, and orchestration/arranging coursework

Large and small ensemble participation each semester

Performance & Productions

Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes)

Concert and recital attendance across six semesters

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

International Fee

$90

Deadline

International initial student deadlineJul 17, 2026

International transfer student deadlineJul 24, 2026

Undergraduate · web.saumag.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

On-campus delivery only

Admitted music students take a music theory placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Contact

Contact the Department of Performing Arts for audition scheduling

What's The Process

Band & Scholarship Audition

Band auditions are open to students of all majors and experience levels

Watch the SAU Bands audition guideline videos and complete the audition application to schedule a date

Band scholarships may be combined with academic and private scholarships

Contact band faculty for current repertoire guidance

Scholarship Info

Performance Scholarships

Band scholarships are available to students of all majors and experience levels

Scholarship recipients participate in Mulerider Marching Band in fall, a concert band or chamber ensemble in spring, enroll full time, and maintain a 2.00 cumulative GPA

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,200

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Average net price

$14,027

After aid

Tuition And Fees · saumag.edu College Scorecard

Training

120-credit BFA designed to prepare instrumentalists for graduate study in performance

Concentrated study on the primary instrument (24 applied hours) plus a secondary applied minor instrument

Instrumental coaching, conducting, and orchestration/arranging coursework

Large and small ensemble participation each semester

Performance & Productions

Junior recital (25 minutes) and senior recital (50 minutes)

Concert and recital attendance across six semesters

Updated Sep 21, 1:44 PM