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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

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Instrumental Performance Specialization

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 2003

All-Steinway School since 2015 — one of fewer than 200 in the nation

Rebooted for the 2026-2027 academic year: Wayland's School of Creative Arts "has rebooted the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance"

Training

49-hour Instrumental Performance specialization with 8 semesters of one-on-one applied lessons

Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion methods coursework plus Instrumental Conducting and Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy

Junior and Senior recitals required

Dr. Anthony J. King, Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Professor of Instrumental Studies, leads the department's instrumental faculty

Performance & Productions

Major ensembles: Marching Pioneers and Wayland Symphonic Band, 8 semesters required

Secondary ensembles include Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Ensemble, 4 semesters

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, 4 semesters

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

19%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,782

Before aid

Average net price

$20,590

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 2003

All-Steinway School since 2015 — one of fewer than 200 in the nation

Rebooted for the 2026-2027 academic year: Wayland's School of Creative Arts "has rebooted the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance"

Training

49-hour Instrumental Performance specialization with 8 semesters of one-on-one applied lessons

Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion methods coursework plus Instrumental Conducting and Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy

Junior and Senior recitals required

Dr. Anthony J. King, Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Professor of Instrumental Studies, leads the department's instrumental faculty

Performance & Productions

Major ensembles: Marching Pioneers and Wayland Symphonic Band, 8 semesters required

Secondary ensembles include Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Ensemble, 4 semesters

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, 4 semesters

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 2003

All-Steinway School since 2015 — one of fewer than 200 in the nation

Rebooted for the 2026-2027 academic year: Wayland's School of Creative Arts "has rebooted the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance"

Training

49-hour Instrumental Performance specialization with 8 semesters of one-on-one applied lessons

Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion methods coursework plus Instrumental Conducting and Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy

Junior and Senior recitals required

Dr. Anthony J. King, Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Professor of Instrumental Studies, leads the department's instrumental faculty

Performance & Productions

Major ensembles: Marching Pioneers and Wayland Symphonic Band, 8 semesters required

Secondary ensembles include Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Ensemble, 4 semesters

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, 4 semesters

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Fee

$35

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · admissions.wbu.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Solos, ensemble excerpts, etudes, scale series, or other repertoire highlighting the applicant's best instrumental performance capabilities

Auditions · wbu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the Wayland Baptist University admissions portal

Rolling admissions — applications accepted until the first day of class

University application fee: $35 USD (waived for Plainview campus visitors or with school counselor verification of economic need)

Admission Pathway

Admitted students complete piano-proficiency and performance-proficiency requirements during the degree — these are course/skill checkpoints, not admission components

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the department Audition Request Form and submit by email to Dr. Richard Fountain, Academic Dean (fountainr@wbu.edu)

The department's audition page documents digital/video and on-campus auditions; it is currently labeled 2024–2025, so confirm the active cycle with the Department of Music

Audition on your primary performance medium (brass, woodwinds, strings, or percussion)

Accompanist provided for on-campus auditions — applicants are not required to bring their own

All audition videos are reviewed by a Wayland music faculty panel

Acceptance status and scholarship awards are communicated after the faculty panel review

Decisions

Students may receive Probationary Acceptance, with all requirements completed by the end of the second semester to earn Full Acceptance into the music major

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

All State, Music Major, and Participation awards available

Often conditional upon participation in a major ensemble

Additional Aid

Endowed scholarships available based on criteria and student need

BGCT tuition waiver ($50/semester hour) for students preparing for church-related vocations

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.26

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

19%

Enrollment

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,782

Before aid

Average net price

$20,590

After aid

College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 2003

All-Steinway School since 2015 — one of fewer than 200 in the nation

Rebooted for the 2026-2027 academic year: Wayland's School of Creative Arts "has rebooted the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance"

Training

49-hour Instrumental Performance specialization with 8 semesters of one-on-one applied lessons

Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion methods coursework plus Instrumental Conducting and Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy

Junior and Senior recitals required

Dr. Anthony J. King, Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Professor of Instrumental Studies, leads the department's instrumental faculty

Performance & Productions

Major ensembles: Marching Pioneers and Wayland Symphonic Band, 8 semesters required

Secondary ensembles include Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Ensemble, 4 semesters

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, 4 semesters

Updated 4d ago