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Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM SCOPE
•BA Music is a liberal-arts music degree inside a NASM-accredited department
•Students train within a department that also supports performance, music education, composition, theory, musicology, conducting, jazz, and music industry studies
•The degree offers flexibility for students who want substantial music study inside a broader university curriculum
ENSEMBLES & FACILITIES
•The department is home to more than 300 music students, 50 faculty members, and 30-plus ensembles
•Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center and smaller concerts take place in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall
•The Department of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2010
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
•Faculty perform with regional groups including Opera Fayetteville and multiple Arkansas-area symphonies
•Students and faculty present hundreds of performances each year on and off campus
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionAug 1, 2026
Arkansas Resident Fee
$40Waiver
New Student Center
Out-of-State Fee
$55Waiver
New Student Center
Common App Fee
$55Waiver
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Songs
TWO SONGS
•ONE CONTEMPORARY SONG selection
•ONE SONG from the standard repertoire
•Songs should be memorized and demonstrate technical proficiency and musicality
•Singing at least one selection in a foreign language is recommended
MUSICIANSHIP
•Be prepared to sight-read a short excerpt
•Ear-training may be part of the audition process
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Apply to the University of Arkansas through the New Student Center or Common App
•BA Music students only need the department music application when seeking scholarship consideration
•The music application asks for musical background, two recommendation contacts, and an audition date
GOOD TO KNOW
•Students not auditioning for scholarships should contact the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator about their plans in the BA program
•Private study for BA in Music requirements begins after studio placement
What's The Process
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•BA Music students are not required to audition for admission to the degree
•Students who want music scholarship consideration may apply to the department and audition
•On rare occasion, virtual auditions are allowed for applicants in need
VOICE DAY FORMAT
•Voice audition day begins around 9:00 a.m.
•The day includes faculty meet-and-greets, campus tours, choir rehearsals, and joint voice studio classes
•Singers perform for at least one choir director and two voice faculty members
CONTACT
•Voice-area questions go to Professor Jonathan Stinson at stinson@uark.edu
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•BA Music students are not required to apply to the department for admission, but must do so for scholarship consideration
•Students seeking scholarship review use the music major application and audition schedule
•Students not auditioning for scholarships should contact the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator about their plan in the program
Program info updated 3m ago
PROGRAM SCOPE
•BA Music is a liberal-arts music degree inside a NASM-accredited department
•Students train within a department that also supports performance, music education, composition, theory, musicology, conducting, jazz, and music industry studies
•The degree offers flexibility for students who want substantial music study inside a broader university curriculum
ENSEMBLES & FACILITIES
•The department is home to more than 300 music students, 50 faculty members, and 30-plus ensembles
•Large ensembles perform in the 600-seat Faulkner Performing Arts Center and smaller concerts take place in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall
•The Department of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2010
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
•Faculty perform with regional groups including Opera Fayetteville and multiple Arkansas-area symphonies
•Students and faculty present hundreds of performances each year on and off campus
Updated 3m ago
Academic School Information
3.82
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
28,677
Enrollment
$58,191
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,104
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,966
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,209
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,319
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,322
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,934
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,772
Family Income $110k+$22,470
