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Minor World Music

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Program snapshot

Admissions

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Program Recognition

World Music Minor — no audition required; centers ensembles and music from cultures around the world rather than the Western classical/applied track

Built around hands-on ensembles including the World Music Ensemble for Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean music and the West African Music Ensemble (drums, xylophone, and vocals)

Facilities

Rehearsals and performances are based out of Ferguson Hall, the School of Music's Minneapolis home, with concerts 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

World Music Minor — no audition required; centers ensembles and music from cultures around the world rather than the Western classical/applied track

Built around hands-on ensembles including the World Music Ensemble for Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean music and the West African Music Ensemble (drums, xylophone, and vocals)

Facilities

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

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

World Music Minor — no audition required; centers ensembles and music from cultures around the world rather than the Western classical/applied track

Built around hands-on ensembles including the World Music Ensemble for Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean music and the West African Music Ensemble (drums, xylophone, and vocals)

Facilities

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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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

No Audition Required

Admission or declaration does not require a departmental 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

World Music Minor — no audition required; centers ensembles and music from cultures around the world rather than the Western classical/applied track

Built around hands-on ensembles including the World Music Ensemble for Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean music and the West African Music Ensemble (drums, xylophone, and vocals)

Facilities

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

Updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM