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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Minor Music

Percussion

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The Percussion emphasis in the 25-credit Music minor combines four credits of applied lessons with theory, aural musicianship, music history, and six advanced music-elective credits

Performance & Productions

Three ensemble credits follow the principal area and can come from Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Pride, Jazz Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets a non-music major sustain percussion study and advanced music coursework alongside a primary degree

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average net price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Oct 15, 12:31 AM

Program Highlights

Training

The Percussion emphasis in the 25-credit Music minor combines four credits of applied lessons with theory, aural musicianship, music history, and six advanced music-elective credits

Performance & Productions

Three ensemble credits follow the principal area and can come from Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Pride, Jazz Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets a non-music major sustain percussion study and advanced music coursework alongside a primary degree

Program Highlights

Training

The Percussion emphasis in the 25-credit Music minor combines four credits of applied lessons with theory, aural musicianship, music history, and six advanced music-elective credits

Performance & Productions

Three ensemble credits follow the principal area and can come from Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Pride, Jazz Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets a non-music major sustain percussion study and advanced music coursework alongside a primary degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

SRU university-acceptance gate — November music auditionNov 7, 2026

SRU university-acceptance gate — December music auditionNov 21, 2026

SRU university-acceptance gate — January music auditionJan 2, 2027

SRU university-acceptance gate — February music auditionFeb 6, 2027

Auditions · sru.edu

Program AppApplication

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Deadline

Application Deadline — November AuditionNov 7, 2026

Application Deadline — December AuditionNov 21, 2026

Application Deadline — January AuditionJan 2, 2027

Application Deadline — February AuditionFeb 6, 2027

Auditions

Music Audition

Nov 21, 2026Dec 5, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 20, 2027

Auditions · sru.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Snare drum: one concert etude; a rudimental etude is optional; sight-reading required

Marimba or xylophone: one two-mallet solo or etude; a four-mallet work is optional; sight-reading required

Timpani, drum-set styles and improvisation, or hand-drum selections may be added

Auditions · sru.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to SRU and receive university admission before the Music Department audition

Submit the Music Audition Form by the deadline paired with the selected audition date

What's The Process

Three-Part Review

Perform two contrasting selections on the primary instrument or voice

Complete a basic skills assessment in sight singing, pitch matching, and rhythmic reading

Participate in a personal interview

In-person auditions are preferred; virtual auditions can be accommodated

Placement

Optional piano demonstration and the music-theory assessment are placement tools, not separate admission gates

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.58

Admit rate

71%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average net price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Training

The Percussion emphasis in the 25-credit Music minor combines four credits of applied lessons with theory, aural musicianship, music history, and six advanced music-elective credits

Performance & Productions

Three ensemble credits follow the principal area and can come from Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Pride, Jazz Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets a non-music major sustain percussion study and advanced music coursework alongside a primary degree

Updated Oct 15, 12:31 AM