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BA Music

Applied Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

•Private studio lessons with performance faculty

•Ensemble participation in choral, wind, jazz, and percussion groups

•Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop with Professor Diane Kesling

•Dr. Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities and Voice Area Chair

•Voice faculty includes Professor Kristina Buck and Professor Kate Sain

Degree Flexibility

•BA in Music emphasizes collaborative, listening, creative, and analytical skills

•Prepares graduates for careers in or outside of music

School Info

Snapshot

3.42

Avg GPA (W)

59%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

4.9K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,185

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,248

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Private studio lessons with performance faculty

•Ensemble participation in choral, wind, jazz, and percussion groups

•Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop with Professor Diane Kesling

•Dr. Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities and Voice Area Chair

•Voice faculty includes Professor Kristina Buck and Professor Kate Sain

Degree Flexibility

•BA in Music emphasizes collaborative, listening, creative, and analytical skills

•Prepares graduates for careers in or outside of music

Program Highlights

Training

•Private studio lessons with performance faculty

•Ensemble participation in choral, wind, jazz, and percussion groups

•Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop with Professor Diane Kesling

•Dr. Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities and Voice Area Chair

•Voice faculty includes Professor Kristina Buck and Professor Kate Sain

Degree Flexibility

•BA in Music emphasizes collaborative, listening, creative, and analytical skills

•Prepares graduates for careers in or outside of music

Key Info

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Fee

$40Waiver

Deadline

PriorityAug 17, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Audition DayOct 25, 2025

Audition DayFeb 14, 2026

Audition Day (last for priority scholarship)Mar 14, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, PERFORMED FROM MEMORY

•Choose repertoire that fits your voice and displays your highest performance level

•Acceptable styles: art song, folk, spiritual arrangements for solo voice, musical theatre

•Selections should not be too easy or too difficult

Preparation

•Consult Art Song Central and a professional musician (private teacher, choral conductor) to select the appropriate key and vocal range

Additional Materials

Sheet music (required)

•Bring sheet music for the live accompanist

•No pre-recorded accompaniments

•No self-accompanying at piano or guitar

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Good to Know

Eligibility

•Must apply to UA Little Rock and be admitted

•Audition required for all music degree pursuits

Admission Pathway

•120 credit hours, BA in Music (Applied Music Track)

•All music majors must pass the piano proficiency exam

•Requires 9 hours of second language proficiency

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Separate competitive auditions held by the Scholarship Committee

•Contact Dr. Lorissa Mason: ldmason@ualr.edu

Audition Expectations

•In-person auditions on campus

•Schedule via online form or attend a scheduled audition date

•Performance faculty hear your audition for placement with appropriate studio instructor and ensembles

•Dress professionally

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Competitive auditions held separately by the Scholarship Committee

•March 14, 2026 is the last date for priority scholarship consideration

•Contact Dr. Lorissa Mason (ldmason@ualr.edu) for vocal scholarship details

School Info

Snapshot

3.42

Avg GPA (W)

59%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

4.9K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,185

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,870

Before aid

Average Net Price

$17,248

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Private studio lessons with performance faculty

•Ensemble participation in choral, wind, jazz, and percussion groups

•Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop with Professor Diane Kesling

•Dr. Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities and Voice Area Chair

•Voice faculty includes Professor Kristina Buck and Professor Kate Sain

Degree Flexibility

•BA in Music emphasizes collaborative, listening, creative, and analytical skills

•Prepares graduates for careers in or outside of music

Updated May 31, 10:34 PM