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Bachelor of Arts in Music

General Music Studies

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Vocal Emphasis

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Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Undergraduate-only program (no grad students competing for opportunities)

Training

•Study with professional performing artists

•Junior and senior recitals required

•Master classes, clinics, and seminars

•7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Professional Development

•Sunflower Music Festival participation

•Study abroad performance opportunities

•Student organizations and dedicated practice spaces

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Grad Rate

4.6K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,280

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Undergraduate-only program (no grad students competing for opportunities)

Training

•Study with professional performing artists

•Junior and senior recitals required

•Master classes, clinics, and seminars

•7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Professional Development

•Sunflower Music Festival participation

•Study abroad performance opportunities

•Student organizations and dedicated practice spaces

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Undergraduate-only program (no grad students competing for opportunities)

Training

•Study with professional performing artists

•Junior and senior recitals required

•Master classes, clinics, and seminars

•7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Professional Development

•Sunflower Music Festival participation

•Study abroad performance opportunities

•Student organizations and dedicated practice spaces

Key Info

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Fee

International Fee

$70

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Scholarship and Program AuditionFeb 6, 2027

Scholarship and Program AuditionMar 6, 2027

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

•Two contrasting musical selections (two excerpts from one larger composition or two separate compositions)

•Repertoire by instrument, for example:

-Trumpet: Haydn Concerto in E-flat, Arutunian Concerto, Clarke Carnival of Venice

-Horn: any Mozart horn concerto movement, Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1, Haydn Horn Concerto

-Trombone: Galliard sonata, Guilmant Morceau Symphonique, David Concertino

-Euphonium: Galliard sonata, Guilmant Morceau Symphonique, Barat Andante et Allegro

-Tuba: Haddad Suite for Tuba, Jacob Tuba Suite, any Wilder Sonata or Suite

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Washburn undergraduate application

•Rolling admissions

•No application fee for domestic students

Music Major Status

•Audition to be accepted into music major status in the Department of Music and Theatre

•One audition serves for both program admission and scholarship consideration

•Must audition before the eighth day of regularly scheduled classes or automatic non-major status

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition required to be accepted into music major status

•One audition serves for both program admission and scholarship consideration

•Video or audio submissions accepted for applicants who cannot audition in person

•Register for a scholarship audition date online

•Auditions also available by appointment

•Contact: Coleman Scott, coleman.scott@washburn.edu

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

•Scholarships distributed based on audition strength

•Non-music majors also eligible for music scholarships

•Marching band members receive separate scholarship (no audition required)

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Grad Rate

4.6K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,280

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Undergraduate-only program (no grad students competing for opportunities)

Training

•Study with professional performing artists

•Junior and senior recitals required

•Master classes, clinics, and seminars

•7:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Professional Development

•Sunflower Music Festival participation

•Study abroad performance opportunities

•Student organizations and dedicated practice spaces

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