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University of Mary

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Sacred Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music combining theology and music — organ, piano, voice, and conducting — to prepare students for service as church musicians

Curriculum grounded in Christian, Catholic, Benedictine values and the Church's teaching on music in worship

University of Mary is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

Choirs, chamber ensembles, and recitals throughout the year

Professional Development

Sacred music practicum places students in a parish setting assisting a professional church musician

Graduates automatically earn a minor in theology

Master of Arts in Music and a Sacred Music Graduate Certificate available online

Facilities

Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, designed by Marcel Breuer, anchors liturgical and ensemble performance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.80

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,356

Before aid

Average net price

$17,770

After aid

Cost Attendance · umary.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 12:41 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music combining theology and music — organ, piano, voice, and conducting — to prepare students for service as church musicians

Curriculum grounded in Christian, Catholic, Benedictine values and the Church's teaching on music in worship

University of Mary is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

Choirs, chamber ensembles, and recitals throughout the year

Professional Development

Sacred music practicum places students in a parish setting assisting a professional church musician

Graduates automatically earn a minor in theology

Master of Arts in Music and a Sacred Music Graduate Certificate available online

Facilities

Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, designed by Marcel Breuer, anchors liturgical and ensemble performance

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music combining theology and music — organ, piano, voice, and conducting — to prepare students for service as church musicians

Curriculum grounded in Christian, Catholic, Benedictine values and the Church's teaching on music in worship

University of Mary is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

Choirs, chamber ensembles, and recitals throughout the year

Professional Development

Sacred music practicum places students in a parish setting assisting a professional church musician

Graduates automatically earn a minor in theology

Master of Arts in Music and a Sacred Music Graduate Certificate available online

Facilities

Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, designed by Marcel Breuer, anchors liturgical and ensemble performance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · enroll.umary.edu

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Audition

Primary Scholarship Consideration DeadlineFeb 20, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · umary.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire

Vocalists: two memorized songs from the standard classical vocal literature, one in English and one in a foreign language, plus an optional third selection in musical theater or another non-classical style

Instrumentalists: two solo pieces on your primary instrument plus one piece on each secondary instrument; percussionists prepare snare drum, mallets, and timpani (drumset and world percussion such as congas and steel pan are optional)

Scales & Technique

Instrumentalists: two-octave major scales and a full-range chromatic scale (string players are exempt from the chromatic scale)

Accompaniment

Vocalists: an accompanist is provided, or you may bring your own; bring original scores

Instrumentalists: an accompanist is not required

Video

Required for students submitting a video audition instead of an in-person audition

Combine all audition selections into one continuous video; selections may be recorded separately and edited together

Upload to YouTube using the Unlisted setting; do not use Private

Send the video link to music@umary.edu by February 20

Auditions Scholarships · umary.edu

Good to Know

Application

Apply to the University of Mary, then schedule a music audition through the Music Department

Submit the music scholarship application online to be considered for music scholarships

Placement

Admitted music majors take music theory and keyboard skills assessment exams before the first semester — for course placement only, not admission, and they do not affect scholarship awards

What's The Process

Audition Format

In-person audition at a scheduled University of Mary event, or video audition for students more than 250 miles from campus

Contact music@umary.edu to schedule an audition

In-Person Audition Events

Christmas at Mary (first weekend of December)

Jazz Festival (last weekend of January)

Presidents' Day

Video Audition

Combine all selections into one continuous YouTube video using the Unlisted setting (do not use Private)

Send the video link to music@umary.edu by February 20

Principal-Instrument Audition

Audition on your principal instrument or voice; sacred music study includes organ, piano, voice, and conducting

Audition Expectations

Demonstrate performance range, tone quality, technique, and musicianship that show promise of successful college-level study

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awards of $1,000 to $4,000 per year based on musical talent and potential contribution

Available to incoming freshman and transfer students

Open to music majors and ensemble participants (non-music majors)

Stackable with most academic awards

Renewable for up to four years

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.80

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.4K

Earnings

$61K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$22,356

Before aid

Average net price

$17,770

After aid

Cost Attendance · umary.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music combining theology and music — organ, piano, voice, and conducting — to prepare students for service as church musicians

Curriculum grounded in Christian, Catholic, Benedictine values and the Church's teaching on music in worship

University of Mary is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Performance & Productions

Choirs, chamber ensembles, and recitals throughout the year

Professional Development

Sacred music practicum places students in a parish setting assisting a professional church musician

Graduates automatically earn a minor in theology

Master of Arts in Music and a Sacred Music Graduate Certificate available online

Facilities

Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, designed by Marcel Breuer, anchors liturgical and ensemble performance

Updated Aug 6, 12:41 AM