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University of Redlands

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BA Music

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BA Theatre Arts

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

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BM Composition

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BM Music Education

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BA Music

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BA Theatre Business

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Training

•Blends rigorous academic study with creative expression

•Broad exploration of music theory, history, and performance

•Well-rounded liberal arts foundation

Performance & Productions

•200+ annual recitals and concerts

•Concerto Competition and President's Honor Recital

•Ensembles include Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chapel Singers, University Choir, Opera Workshop, and Studio Big Band

Career Preparation

•Prepares for careers in opera and musical theatre, arts management, performing, studio teaching, and education

•Strong foundation for graduate study

School Info

Snapshot

3.75

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,031

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Blends rigorous academic study with creative expression

•Broad exploration of music theory, history, and performance

•Well-rounded liberal arts foundation

Performance & Productions

•200+ annual recitals and concerts

•Concerto Competition and President's Honor Recital

•Ensembles include Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chapel Singers, University Choir, Opera Workshop, and Studio Big Band

Career Preparation

•Prepares for careers in opera and musical theatre, arts management, performing, studio teaching, and education

•Strong foundation for graduate study

Program Highlights

Training

•Blends rigorous academic study with creative expression

•Broad exploration of music theory, history, and performance

•Well-rounded liberal arts foundation

Performance & Productions

•200+ annual recitals and concerts

•Concerto Competition and President's Honor Recital

•Ensembles include Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chapel Singers, University Choir, Opera Workshop, and Studio Big Band

Career Preparation

•Prepares for careers in opera and musical theatre, arts management, performing, studio teaching, and education

•Strong foundation for graduate study

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Early Action IIDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026

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Auditions

In-Person Music Auditions at University of RedlandsFeb 7, 2026

In-Person Music and Theatre Auditions at University of RedlandsFeb 14, 2026

Video Audition Submission DeadlineFeb 15, 2026

Virtual Interviews for Video AuditionsFeb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

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•Audition on your principal instrument or voice

•Instrumentalists: two contrasting pieces or etudes, drawn from different historical periods if possible

•Vocalists: two art songs or arias, each in a different language (English, French, German, or Italian preferred), performed from memory

•Percussionists: appropriate etudes and exercises may be used in place of a full solo

Scales & Technique

•Instrumentalists may be asked to play scales in a live audition

•You may be asked to sight-read in a live audition

•Scales are not required for video auditions

Accompaniment

•Instrumental auditions are unaccompanied

•Voice auditions are accompanied (accompanist provided in person; recorded accompaniment acceptable for video)

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Application Logistics

•Submit supplemental School of Performing Arts (SOPA) application after applying via Common App

•SOPA application available on application status portal

•Spring auditions: December 1 audition deadline

Eligibility

•Must be admitted to the University of Redlands to receive audition results

•Applications reviewed on a rolling basis after deadline based on capacity

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Spring audition deadline: December 1

Audition Expectations

•Perform an audition on your principal instrument or voice (see Performance requirements for your area)

•In-person auditions: February 7 and February 14 at University of Redlands

•Video audition: submit by February 15 via application status portal

•Virtual interviews: February 21 (for video auditioners)

•Instrumental auditions are unaccompanied; voice auditions are accompanied

•You may be asked to play scales or sight-read in a live audition (not required for video)

•Include the title of each piece and the composer name (verbally or as a video title)

•Upload via application status page after submitting SOPA application

Decisions

•Audition and scholarship results provided after official university admission

Contact

•Brad Andrews, Director of Admissions for SOPA: brad_andrews@redlands.edu, (909) 748-8014

Scholarship Info

Automatic Consideration

•All applicants automatically considered for a music scholarship

•No additional forms or auditions required beyond the standard audition

•Ensemble Participation Scholarship also available for non-music majors

School Info

Snapshot

3.75

Avg GPA (W)

83%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$73K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$64,240

Before aid

Average Net Price

$30,031

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Blends rigorous academic study with creative expression

•Broad exploration of music theory, history, and performance

•Well-rounded liberal arts foundation

Performance & Productions

•200+ annual recitals and concerts

•Concerto Competition and President's Honor Recital

•Ensembles include Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chapel Singers, University Choir, Opera Workshop, and Studio Big Band

Career Preparation

•Prepares for careers in opera and musical theatre, arts management, performing, studio teaching, and education

•Strong foundation for graduate study

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