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Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA

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BM Music Performance

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Vocal Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Vocal Performance is published in Westminster's catalog as a Bachelor of Music performance pathway within the School of Music

•Westminster College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

•Voice performance students study private voice, vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, vocal and opera literature, and piano proficiency

•The performance major begins provisionally, then moves to two hours of private instruction per week after the first-semester continuation jury

•Voice students complete a series of juries, a sophomore hearing, and recital hearings on their primary instrument

Performance & Productions

•Voice concentration students complete seven semesters of large ensemble work

•The curriculum includes opera workshop plus musical or opera workshop

•Vocal Performance requires both a junior recital and a capstone recital

Academic info

Snapshot

3.44

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,859

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,290

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,226

$30-48k$15,101

$48-75k$17,687

$75-110k$19,595

$110k+$23,964

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Vocal Performance is published in Westminster's catalog as a Bachelor of Music performance pathway within the School of Music

•Westminster College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

•Voice performance students study private voice, vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, vocal and opera literature, and piano proficiency

•The performance major begins provisionally, then moves to two hours of private instruction per week after the first-semester continuation jury

•Voice students complete a series of juries, a sophomore hearing, and recital hearings on their primary instrument

Performance & Productions

•Voice concentration students complete seven semesters of large ensemble work

•The curriculum includes opera workshop plus musical or opera workshop

•Vocal Performance requires both a junior recital and a capstone recital

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Vocal Performance is published in Westminster's catalog as a Bachelor of Music performance pathway within the School of Music

•Westminster College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

•Voice performance students study private voice, vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, vocal and opera literature, and piano proficiency

•The performance major begins provisionally, then moves to two hours of private instruction per week after the first-semester continuation jury

•Voice students complete a series of juries, a sophomore hearing, and recital hearings on their primary instrument

Performance & Productions

•Voice concentration students complete seven semesters of large ensemble work

•The curriculum includes opera workshop plus musical or opera workshop

•Vocal Performance requires both a junior recital and a capstone recital

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Deadline

Early application deadlineEarly DecisionEarly ActionDec 15, 2026

Additional DeadlineMar 1, 2027

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Auditions

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayOct 30, 2026

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayNov 13, 2026

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayJan 29, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayFeb 5, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayFeb 12, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayFeb 26, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayMar 5, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayMar 19, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayApr 2, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayApr 9, 2027

In-person Music Scholarship & Admission Audition DayApr 23, 2027

Audition Requirements

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Songs

In-Person Voice Audition

•Prepare two memorized selections

•Include one selection in English and one selection in a foreign language

•Choose repertoire that shows range, flexibility, character, technical preparation, intonation, musicality, language skills, and interpretation

•Perform all songs with an accompanist

Remote Music Performance Audition

•Prepare three memorized selections

•Include one selection in English and two selections in other languages

•Choose repertoire that shows range, flexibility, character, technical preparation, intonation, musicality, language skills, and interpretation

•Perform all songs with an accompanist

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Application Logistics

•Submit the university application through Westminster's application or the Common App

•Schedule the School of Music audition through Westminster's audition request form

•Westminster states that the undergraduate application is free and no application fee waiver is needed

Eligibility

•Prospective music majors must fulfill Westminster's general admission requirements

•Prospective music majors must audition for the School of Music to demonstrate proficiency in at least one performance area

Important Notes

•The Music Major or Minor Talent Award ranges from $500 to $1,500 per year and is renewable

•Westminster states that the Music Major or Minor Talent Award requires an audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Westminster holds Music Scholarship & Admission Audition Days in the fall and spring

•Students may schedule an in-person audition through the School of Music audition request form

•Auditions may be scheduled on different dates at the discretion of the music faculty

•Remote auditions are available for applicants who live more than 100 miles from campus

Audition Expectations

•In-person voice auditions use the School of Music voice requirements

•Remote BM performance voice auditions use the music performance requirements for three memorized selections

•Remote applicants must complete the Online Music Theory Diagnostic Test and an Aural Skills Diagnostic Test

Post-Enrollment

•Students may enter the performance major provisionally during the first semester

•A faculty jury at the end of the first semester decides whether the student qualifies to continue as a performance major

Scholarship Info

Music Talent Award

•Music Major or Minor Talent Award ranges from $500 to $1,500 per year and is renewable

•Awarded to music majors or minors who demonstrate exceptional ability in music

•Westminster states that an audition is required

Academic info

Snapshot

3.44

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$19,859

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,290

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,226

$30-48k$15,101

$48-75k$17,687

$75-110k$19,595

$110k+$23,964

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Vocal Performance is published in Westminster's catalog as a Bachelor of Music performance pathway within the School of Music

•Westminster College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

•Voice performance students study private voice, vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, vocal and opera literature, and piano proficiency

•The performance major begins provisionally, then moves to two hours of private instruction per week after the first-semester continuation jury

•Voice students complete a series of juries, a sophomore hearing, and recital hearings on their primary instrument

Performance & Productions

•Voice concentration students complete seven semesters of large ensemble work

•The curriculum includes opera workshop plus musical or opera workshop

•Vocal Performance requires both a junior recital and a capstone recital

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