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Sterling College

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music

Instrumental Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Instrumental Performance concentration within the BA in Music

Students complete private lessons in the same instrument or voice, music theory, aural skills, arranging, and instrumental pedagogy/literature

Performance & Productions

Instrumental students can participate in Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, chamber ensembles, and other campus music opportunities

Professional Development

Prepares students for instrumental performance, teaching, conducting, and graduate study

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.10

Admit rate

48%

school-wide

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

538

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,200

Before aid

Average net price

$22,371

After aid

Cost · sterling.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental Performance concentration within the BA in Music

Students complete private lessons in the same instrument or voice, music theory, aural skills, arranging, and instrumental pedagogy/literature

Performance & Productions

Instrumental students can participate in Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, chamber ensembles, and other campus music opportunities

Professional Development

Prepares students for instrumental performance, teaching, conducting, and graduate study

Program Highlights

Training

Instrumental Performance concentration within the BA in Music

Students complete private lessons in the same instrument or voice, music theory, aural skills, arranging, and instrumental pedagogy/literature

Performance & Productions

Instrumental students can participate in Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, chamber ensembles, and other campus music opportunities

Professional Development

Prepares students for instrumental performance, teaching, conducting, and graduate study

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Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Repertoire List (Scholarship Audition)

Play two contrasting etudes or solos

Auditions are part of Sterling optional Fine Arts scholarship review, not a requirement for admission

Scholarship Requirements · sterling.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Sterling College online application

No separate Music audition portal is published

Sterling online application is free

Eligibility

Fall enrollment

What's The Process

Audition Process

No required admission audition is published for the Instrumental Performance concentration - admission is through Sterling College general application

Scholarship audition (optional): play two contrasting etudes or solos for Fine Arts scholarship consideration

Contact

Email arts@sterling.edu to learn more about arts scholarships

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarship

Instrumental Music scholarship applicants play two contrasting etudes or solos

Scholarship review is separate from program admission

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.10

Admit rate

48%

school-wide

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

538

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,200

Before aid

Average net price

$22,371

After aid

Cost · sterling.edu College Scorecard

Training

Instrumental Performance concentration within the BA in Music

Students complete private lessons in the same instrument or voice, music theory, aural skills, arranging, and instrumental pedagogy/literature

Performance & Productions

Instrumental students can participate in Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, chamber ensembles, and other campus music opportunities

Professional Development

Prepares students for instrumental performance, teaching, conducting, and graduate study

Updated 5d ago