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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Personalized instruction from dedicated music faculty

Curriculum integrates both instrumental and vocal musicianship for all majors

Senior recital capstone performance

Ensembles & Performance

8 vocal and instrumental ensembles

Departmental recitals each semester

Annual Madrigal Dinner and main stage productions

Performance scholarships available to all majors and non-majors

Travel

International touring: Paris, Prague, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and more

Domestic touring: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.45

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$21,750

Before aid

Average net price

$21,383

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Personalized instruction from dedicated music faculty

Curriculum integrates both instrumental and vocal musicianship for all majors

Senior recital capstone performance

Ensembles & Performance

8 vocal and instrumental ensembles

Departmental recitals each semester

Annual Madrigal Dinner and main stage productions

Performance scholarships available to all majors and non-majors

Travel

International touring: Paris, Prague, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and more

Domestic touring: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more

Program Highlights

Training

Personalized instruction from dedicated music faculty

Curriculum integrates both instrumental and vocal musicianship for all majors

Senior recital capstone performance

Ensembles & Performance

8 vocal and instrumental ensembles

Departmental recitals each semester

Annual Madrigal Dinner and main stage productions

Performance scholarships available to all majors and non-majors

Travel

International touring: Paris, Prague, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and more

Domestic touring: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Scholarship 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Repertoire

Vocal: prepare two contrasting solo pieces; memorized pieces performed with an accompanist are preferred

Instrumental: prepare one song with contrasting sections, per instrument

Music · usiouxfalls.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

All performing arts participants receive a $2,000 scholarship per program joined

Submit the Talent Review Form for increased scholarship consideration

Enrollment

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters

Take applied lessons for 6 semesters; these courses may be taken for no credit

Pass a piano proficiency examination during the freshman or sophomore year

Receive approval to continue as a music major during annual evaluations

Maintain acceptable attendance at concerts, recitals, and community events (10 per semester)

Perform in at least one departmental recital per semester when enrolled in applied lessons

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission to the BA Music program is through the university application only

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

Audition on campus during scheduled Audition Days or upload a recording via the Talent Review Form

Scholarship Info

Performance Scholarships

$2,000 per performing arts program joined (no audition required)

$4,000 with Talent Review or strong high school experience (All-State, Honor Ensemble)

$5,000+ for exceptional talent and leadership (audition required)

Available to majors and non-majors

Scholarship grows as participation increases

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.45

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$21,750

Before aid

Average net price

$21,383

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Personalized instruction from dedicated music faculty

Curriculum integrates both instrumental and vocal musicianship for all majors

Senior recital capstone performance

Ensembles & Performance

8 vocal and instrumental ensembles

Departmental recitals each semester

Annual Madrigal Dinner and main stage productions

Performance scholarships available to all majors and non-majors

Travel

International touring: Paris, Prague, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and more

Domestic touring: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more

Updated 6d ago