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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Minor Music (Applied)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Minor in Music (Applied Emphasis) — requires application and entrance audition; centers private instruction on a primary instrument or voice

Requirements include participation in a major ensemble, plus tonal music theory, sight-reading, and music history/culture coursework

Full requirements are published in the University's course catalog under program code 0580MIN17

Facilities

Lessons and ensembles are based out of Ferguson Hall, the School of Music's Minneapolis home, with performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall, dedicated 1993

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

85%

Enrollment

31.9K

Earnings

$69K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$19,174

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$43,332

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,926

Before aid

Average net price

$16,778

After aid

Cost Attendance · admissions.tc.umn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Minor in Music (Applied Emphasis) — requires application and entrance audition; centers private instruction on a primary instrument or voice

Requirements include participation in a major ensemble, plus tonal music theory, sight-reading, and music history/culture coursework

Full requirements are published in the University's course catalog under program code 0580MIN17

Facilities

Lessons and ensembles are based out of Ferguson Hall, the School of Music's Minneapolis home, with performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall, dedicated 1993

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Minor in Music (Applied Emphasis) — requires application and entrance audition; centers private instruction on a primary instrument or voice

Requirements include participation in a major ensemble, plus tonal music theory, sight-reading, and music history/culture coursework

Full requirements are published in the University's course catalog under program code 0580MIN17

Facilities

Lessons and ensembles are based out of Ferguson Hall, the School of Music's Minneapolis home, with performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall, dedicated 1993

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website

Deadline

Early Action INov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

RegularJan 1, 2027

Freshman Application Deadlines · admissions.tc.umn.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply to the University of Minnesota and complete any separate School of Music or department declaration steps

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the School of Music application and complete the primary instrument or voice audition

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

Eligible music applicants are automatically considered through the School of Music application and audition

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.90

Admit rate

80%

school-wide

Grad rate

85%

Enrollment

31.9K

Earnings

$69K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$19,174

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$43,332

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,926

Before aid

Average net price

$16,778

After aid

Cost Attendance · admissions.tc.umn.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Minor in Music (Applied Emphasis) — requires application and entrance audition; centers private instruction on a primary instrument or voice

Requirements include participation in a major ensemble, plus tonal music theory, sight-reading, and music history/culture coursework

Full requirements are published in the University's course catalog under program code 0580MIN17

Facilities

Lessons and ensembles are based out of Ferguson Hall, the School of Music's Minneapolis home, with performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall, dedicated 1993

Updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM