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Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

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BA Music

Liberal Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

Theatre in the Liberal Arts

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BM Music

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Music Education

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BA Music

Liberal Arts

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Voice

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BA Music

Worship Leadership

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BA Music

Composition

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BA Music

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Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts (general) track combining broad musical study with a liberal arts education

•NASM-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Half Recital Project required (MU 093)

•48-unit curriculum, the most flexible of the music majors

Training

•Private instruction (minimum 6 semesters) in composition, organ, piano, guitar, voice, or an orchestral instrument

•Principles of Music theory sequence and History of Western Music

•Major ensemble participation (College Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra)

•Connects music with other fields of knowledge in the liberal arts

•Christ-centered environment integrating faith and music

Value

•Music Guild Scholarship Competition awards up to $15,000 per year

•Additional $5,000 Music Major Scholarship for declared music majors

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts (general) track combining broad musical study with a liberal arts education

•NASM-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Half Recital Project required (MU 093)

•48-unit curriculum, the most flexible of the music majors

Training

•Private instruction (minimum 6 semesters) in composition, organ, piano, guitar, voice, or an orchestral instrument

•Principles of Music theory sequence and History of Western Music

•Major ensemble participation (College Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra)

•Connects music with other fields of knowledge in the liberal arts

•Christ-centered environment integrating faith and music

Value

•Music Guild Scholarship Competition awards up to $15,000 per year

•Additional $5,000 Music Major Scholarship for declared music majors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts (general) track combining broad musical study with a liberal arts education

•NASM-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Half Recital Project required (MU 093)

•48-unit curriculum, the most flexible of the music majors

Training

•Private instruction (minimum 6 semesters) in composition, organ, piano, guitar, voice, or an orchestral instrument

•Principles of Music theory sequence and History of Western Music

•Major ensemble participation (College Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra)

•Connects music with other fields of knowledge in the liberal arts

•Christ-centered environment integrating faith and music

Value

•Music Guild Scholarship Competition awards up to $15,000 per year

•Additional $5,000 Music Major Scholarship for declared music majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early ActionOct 15, 2026

Early Action IINov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027

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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 - not required for program admission.

Repertoire List (Required for Performance-Area Auditions)

•A listing of all solo music studied in the past year or capable of performing on short notice

Letters of Recommendation (Required for Scholarship)

•One letter from your music instructor

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App or Westmont's own application (both free)

•No separate audition portal required

Enrollment

•Fall enrollment only

•Music scholarship recipients must take private lessons in their primary area and participate in an assigned ensemble

Important Notes

•Submit the online music scholarship application form, then either submit a recording or schedule an in-person audition

•Priority deadline: February 1 (assures notification before May 1)

•Scholarships awarded on a rolling basis as long as funds remain

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is through the Westmont College university application

•No audition is required for admission to the major

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

•Submit a recorded audition or schedule an in-person audition for scholarship consideration only

•Recordings accepted as MP3 upload, mailed CD/DVD, or YouTube link (10-minute segments)

•In-person auditions can be scheduled through the scholarship application form; a staff accompanist is provided on request

•Submit 2 to 4 selections total

Repertoire

•Prepare a scholarship audition on your primary applied area (voice, piano, organ, guitar, or an orchestral instrument) following that area's requirements

•A current repertoire list is required for most areas

Accompaniment

•A staff piano accompanist is provided for in-person auditions on request

Scholarship Info

Music Guild Scholarship Competition

•Awards up to $15,000 per year for study at Westmont

•In addition to any academic or other scholarships earned

•Renewable and may increase year to year

Music Major Scholarship

•Additional $5,000 per academic year for declared music majors

•In addition to Music Guild Scholarship

Application

•Completed applications received prior to February 1 receive priority consideration

•Scholarships awarded on a rolling basis as long as funds are available

•First round of award letters sent March 1

•Range from $1,500 to $15,000 per academic year

School Info

Snapshot

3.64

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$57,960

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,300

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,053

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts (general) track combining broad musical study with a liberal arts education

•NASM-accredited program (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Half Recital Project required (MU 093)

•48-unit curriculum, the most flexible of the music majors

Training

•Private instruction (minimum 6 semesters) in composition, organ, piano, guitar, voice, or an orchestral instrument

•Principles of Music theory sequence and History of Western Music

•Major ensemble participation (College Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra)

•Connects music with other fields of knowledge in the liberal arts

•Christ-centered environment integrating faith and music

Value

•Music Guild Scholarship Competition awards up to $15,000 per year

•Additional $5,000 Music Major Scholarship for declared music majors

Updated 6d ago