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BM Music Performance Comprehensive

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Music in Performance with Vocal Emphasis

•Develops high-level vocal performance skill through intensive private instruction

•Two full-length recitals required (junior and senior)

•8 semesters of private instruction on primary instrument/voice

•NASM-accredited since 1976

Training

•Diction for Singers (two semesters)

•Vocal Pedagogy

•Art Song or Opera Literature survey

•French or German language requirement

Performance & Productions

•Full-length opera productions and one-act opera/musical theatre performances

•"Loper Opera" outreach school performances

•Eligibility for national competitions: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, NATS, MTNA, American Traditions Competition

•Summer opera programs domestically and internationally

Professional Development

•100% employment rate for music graduates in their field (2020-2024)

Value

•Over $200,000 in music scholarships awarded annually

•Entrance audition doubles as scholarship audition

•In-state tuition available to all students through New Nebraskan Scholarship

Academic info

Snapshot

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

4.1K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$16,242

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,676

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,284

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,066

$30-48k$13,350

$48-75k$14,547

$75-110k$16,703

$110k+$20,664

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Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Music in Performance with Vocal Emphasis

•Develops high-level vocal performance skill through intensive private instruction

•Two full-length recitals required (junior and senior)

•8 semesters of private instruction on primary instrument/voice

•NASM-accredited since 1976

Training

•Diction for Singers (two semesters)

•Vocal Pedagogy

•Art Song or Opera Literature survey

•French or German language requirement

Performance & Productions

•Full-length opera productions and one-act opera/musical theatre performances

•"Loper Opera" outreach school performances

•Eligibility for national competitions: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, NATS, MTNA, American Traditions Competition

•Summer opera programs domestically and internationally

Professional Development

•100% employment rate for music graduates in their field (2020-2024)

Value

•Over $200,000 in music scholarships awarded annually

•Entrance audition doubles as scholarship audition

•In-state tuition available to all students through New Nebraskan Scholarship

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Music in Performance with Vocal Emphasis

•Develops high-level vocal performance skill through intensive private instruction

•Two full-length recitals required (junior and senior)

•8 semesters of private instruction on primary instrument/voice

•NASM-accredited since 1976

Training

•Diction for Singers (two semesters)

•Vocal Pedagogy

•Art Song or Opera Literature survey

•French or German language requirement

Performance & Productions

•Full-length opera productions and one-act opera/musical theatre performances

•"Loper Opera" outreach school performances

•Eligibility for national competitions: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, NATS, MTNA, American Traditions Competition

•Summer opera programs domestically and internationally

Professional Development

•100% employment rate for music graduates in their field (2020-2024)

Value

•Over $200,000 in music scholarships awarded annually

•Entrance audition doubles as scholarship audition

•In-state tuition available to all students through New Nebraskan Scholarship

Key Info

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Fee

$45

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On-Campus (Kearney)Jan 23, 2026

On-Campus (Kearney)Feb 13, 2026

OmahaFeb 14, 2026

ScottsbluffFeb 27, 2026

On-Campus (Kearney)Feb 28, 2026

On-Campus (Kearney)Mar 2, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

Vocal Audition Repertoire

•Two contrasting songs, performed from memory

•One should be a folksong arrangement, art song in English, or old Italian song

•One selection from a Broadway musical is also appropriate

•Songs should contrast in style and character

•Must sing to musical accompaniment. No a cappella

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to UNK before auditioning

•Register for audition via online Qualtrics form on the music department website

•No separate audition application portal required

Important Notes

•Rolling admissions. No fixed application deadline

•Students who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted provisionally

•Students must receive departmental approval to change applied music area or academic program after acceptance

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition strongly encouraged for full consideration

•Remote audition possible only for students unable to attend due to extreme distance

•Contact Dr. John Petzet at petzetj@unk.edu to arrange remote audition

•Vocalists perform two contrasting prepared songs from memory. No sight-reading required

•Theory diagnostic exam and piano skills diagnostic exam also administered

•Plan to spend time on campus meeting music faculty and exploring the university

•Bring your own accompanist, OR

•Use a UNK-provided accompanist (email sheet music to farrelltp@unk.edu at least two weeks before audition), OR

•Perform with pre-recorded accompaniment you provide

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Over $200,000 awarded annually across the music program

•Available to both majors and minors

•Entrance audition doubles as scholarship audition

•Some scholarships may require participation in two ensembles per semester

Tuition Benefit

•In-state tuition available to all students through New Nebraskan Scholarship ($234/credit hour)

Academic info

Snapshot

89%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

4.1K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$16,242

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$8,676

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,284

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$13,066

$30-48k$13,350

$48-75k$14,547

$75-110k$16,703

$110k+$20,664

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Music in Performance with Vocal Emphasis

•Develops high-level vocal performance skill through intensive private instruction

•Two full-length recitals required (junior and senior)

•8 semesters of private instruction on primary instrument/voice

•NASM-accredited since 1976

Training

•Diction for Singers (two semesters)

•Vocal Pedagogy

•Art Song or Opera Literature survey

•French or German language requirement

Performance & Productions

•Full-length opera productions and one-act opera/musical theatre performances

•"Loper Opera" outreach school performances

•Eligibility for national competitions: Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, NATS, MTNA, American Traditions Competition

•Summer opera programs domestically and internationally

Professional Development

•100% employment rate for music graduates in their field (2020-2024)

Value

•Over $200,000 in music scholarships awarded annually

•Entrance audition doubles as scholarship audition

•In-state tuition available to all students through New Nebraskan Scholarship

Updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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