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Minor Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The 18-credit minor includes private lessons, music history and theory, ensemble performance, and music electives

At least two semesters of 300-level ensemble participation are required

Students may choose remaining credits across applied music, lessons, history, music education, and other approved music courses

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets students in any VCU major continue serious instrumental or vocal study

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,963

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,127

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,673

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,433

After aid

Understanding Cost Of Attendance · sfs.vcu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 23, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

The 18-credit minor includes private lessons, music history and theory, ensemble performance, and music electives

At least two semesters of 300-level ensemble participation are required

Students may choose remaining credits across applied music, lessons, history, music education, and other approved music courses

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets students in any VCU major continue serious instrumental or vocal study

Program Highlights

Training

The 18-credit minor includes private lessons, music history and theory, ensemble performance, and music electives

At least two semesters of 300-level ensemble participation are required

Students may choose remaining credits across applied music, lessons, history, music education, and other approved music courses

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets students in any VCU major continue serious instrumental or vocal study

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Music Minor · arts.vcu.edu

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Minor Admission

Available to current VCU students with prior instrumental or vocal experience

A successful audition and minimum 2.5 GPA are required

Submit the university's minor request form to receive audition scheduling instructions

What's The Process

Audition Requirements

Requirements vary by primary area: strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, classical guitar, jazz, or voice

See the official Music Minor page for the exact scales, repertoire, and memorization requirements

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,963

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,127

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$44,673

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,433

After aid

Understanding Cost Of Attendance · sfs.vcu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 18-credit minor includes private lessons, music history and theory, ensemble performance, and music electives

At least two semesters of 300-level ensemble participation are required

Students may choose remaining credits across applied music, lessons, history, music education, and other approved music courses

Degree Flexibility

The minor lets students in any VCU major continue serious instrumental or vocal study

Updated Aug 23, 12:02 AM