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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BS Music Business

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Science preparing music business professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists for the music industry

Broad elective collection across academic departments lets you personalize coursework

Training

Courses include Introduction to the Music Industry (copyright, royalties, contracts, branding), Live Sound Technologies, Electronic Music, Business Data Analytics, and Principles of Economics

Performance opportunities through music studios and ensembles

Professional Development

Career paths include artist manager, booking agent, concert promoter, music publisher, venue manager, and professional performer

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

2.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,828

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,467

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,792

Before aid

Average net price

$12,780

After aid

Undergraduate Coa · truman.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Science preparing music business professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists for the music industry

Broad elective collection across academic departments lets you personalize coursework

Training

Courses include Introduction to the Music Industry (copyright, royalties, contracts, branding), Live Sound Technologies, Electronic Music, Business Data Analytics, and Principles of Economics

Performance opportunities through music studios and ensembles

Professional Development

Career paths include artist manager, booking agent, concert promoter, music publisher, venue manager, and professional performer

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Science preparing music business professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists for the music industry

Broad elective collection across academic departments lets you personalize coursework

Training

Courses include Introduction to the Music Industry (copyright, royalties, contracts, branding), Live Sound Technologies, Electronic Music, Business Data Analytics, and Principles of Economics

Performance opportunities through music studios and ensembles

Professional Development

Career paths include artist manager, booking agent, concert promoter, music publisher, venue manager, and professional performer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App School Website

Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Transfer: Fall startMay 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshman Application · truman.edu Transfer Application · truman.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Audition

On-campus audition (Band/Vocal/Strings)Feb 15, 2027

Audition Form · truman.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply via Common App or Truman direct application

Two-step admission: apply to the university, then audition for the music program (either order)

Placement

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostics at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Audition Scheduling

Schedule via the Truman audition request form

Weekday auditions available as part of a campus visit

What's The Process

Audition Process

Two-step admission: apply to the university, then audition on your primary instrument

Steps can be completed in either order

Audition also serves as scholarship consideration

Audition Format

In-person on campus, virtual live performance, or pre-recorded video submission

Rolling deadline with priority given to earlier auditions

Scholarship Info

Trumusic Scholarship

All music majors automatically receive $4,000 ($1,000/year for four years)

Additional Scholarships

Audition automatically considers you for music scholarships based on demonstrated ability

All Truman students participating in an ensemble are eligible for scholarship consideration regardless of major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

69%

Enrollment

2.5K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,828

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$21,467

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,792

Before aid

Average net price

$12,780

After aid

Undergraduate Coa · truman.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Science preparing music business professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists for the music industry

Broad elective collection across academic departments lets you personalize coursework

Training

Courses include Introduction to the Music Industry (copyright, royalties, contracts, branding), Live Sound Technologies, Electronic Music, Business Data Analytics, and Principles of Economics

Performance opportunities through music studios and ensembles

Professional Development

Career paths include artist manager, booking agent, concert promoter, music publisher, venue manager, and professional performer

Updated 4d ago