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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

General Music Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

General Music Track within the BA Music degree

Liberal-arts music curriculum for students pairing music with broad academic interests

Part of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities

Training

Core study includes musicianship, music history, piano skills, and applied music options

Track adds upper-level MUS or APMU coursework plus capstone research or internship

Professional Development

Prepares students for graduate study or careers that combine music with humanities and community engagement

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.32

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,418

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$59,324

Before aid

Average net price

$19,676

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · batten.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

General Music Track within the BA Music degree

Liberal-arts music curriculum for students pairing music with broad academic interests

Part of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities

Training

Core study includes musicianship, music history, piano skills, and applied music options

Track adds upper-level MUS or APMU coursework plus capstone research or internship

Professional Development

Prepares students for graduate study or careers that combine music with humanities and community engagement

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

General Music Track within the BA Music degree

Liberal-arts music curriculum for students pairing music with broad academic interests

Part of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities

Training

Core study includes musicianship, music history, piano skills, and applied music options

Track adds upper-level MUS or APMU coursework plus capstone research or internship

Professional Development

Prepares students for graduate study or careers that combine music with humanities and community engagement

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 List (Optional for Scholarship Consideration)

Prepare two contrasting pieces that represent your skill and experience with your instrument

Vocalists are encouraged to include one piece in a foreign language

Marlins Arts Audition Day · batten.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Admission via university application (Common App or Batten University portal)

Rolling admission

Important Notes

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is through the university application; the arts audition is optional for scholarship consideration

Auditions can be completed during Marlins Days, virtually, or in-person by appointment

Audition Expectations

Perform two contrasting pieces that represent your skill and experience

Music auditions may include choral or instrumental ensemble placement

Scholarship Info

Arts Scholarship

Optional arts audition/review allows consideration for arts-specific scholarships at Batten University

Reviews can be completed during Marlins Days, virtually, or in-person by appointment

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.32

Admit rate

73%

school-wide

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,418

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$59,324

Before aid

Average net price

$19,676

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · batten.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

General Music Track within the BA Music degree

Liberal-arts music curriculum for students pairing music with broad academic interests

Part of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities

Training

Core study includes musicianship, music history, piano skills, and applied music options

Track adds upper-level MUS or APMU coursework plus capstone research or internship

Professional Development

Prepares students for graduate study or careers that combine music with humanities and community engagement

Updated Sep 11, 7:50 PM