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Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

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BA Music Education with Cert

Choral/General

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BA Theatre

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Dance Minor

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Minor Theatre

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BA Music

General

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BA Music

Instrumental Performance

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BA Music

Jazz Performance

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BA Music

Music Production and Songwriting

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BA Music

Voice Performance

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BA Music

Composition

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BA Music

String Pedagogy

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BA Music Education with Cert

Choral/General

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Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadPreK-12Teacher Prep

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BA Music Education with Cert

Instrumental/General

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No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Study AbroadPreK-12Teacher Prep

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Minor Music

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Minor Worship Leadership

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited teacher-preparation track leading to Washington PreK-12 certification

Training & Fieldwork

•Advanced study in vocal pedagogy, diction, choral literature and conducting

•Hands-on school practicums and a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Facilities

•Vocal ensemble performance and individual faculty mentoring in the Cowles Music Center

School Info

Snapshot

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,400

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,534

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited teacher-preparation track leading to Washington PreK-12 certification

Training & Fieldwork

•Advanced study in vocal pedagogy, diction, choral literature and conducting

•Hands-on school practicums and a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Facilities

•Vocal ensemble performance and individual faculty mentoring in the Cowles Music Center

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited teacher-preparation track leading to Washington PreK-12 certification

Training & Fieldwork

•Advanced study in vocal pedagogy, diction, choral literature and conducting

•Hands-on school practicums and a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Facilities

•Vocal ensemble performance and individual faculty mentoring in the Cowles Music Center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2025

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Early Action IIJan 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2026

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Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Opens

Dec 1, 2025

Deadline

Music Audition ApplicationRecorded Scholarship AuditionFeb 16, 2026

In-Person Scholarship AuditionFeb 22, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Scholarship Audition (Cowles Music Center, Spokane)Feb 7 & 21, 2026

Western Washington Scholarship Audition (Normandy Park)Feb 22, 2026

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Post-Enrollment 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.

No audition is required for the initial application. The gateway audition is an internal program gate after enrollment; scholarship audition details, when listed, are separate from admission.Gateway source

Songs

Two Memorized Selections

•Appropriate choices include art songs, arias, folk songs or hymns

•Selections should reflect the applicant’s current level of study

Accompaniment

•Whitworth provides an accompanist at no charge for in-person auditions

•Recorded auditions must use live or prerecorded accompaniment

Additional Materials

Sheet Music (Required for in-Person Auditions)

•Submit scanned accompaniment music at least two weeks before the audition

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Music Audition Application by the published deadline; Fall 2027 dates are not yet published

Teacher Preparation

•This track forms part of the PreK-12 certification degree and includes School of Education coursework

What's The Process

Scholarship Audition

•No audition is required for program admission

•Optional scholarship auditions may be completed live or by recording

Internal Gate

•Music Education majors complete a first-year review, then an upper-division application and audition normally at the end of the sophomore year

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•More than $500,000 is offered to new and returning students in increments of $1,000

•Awards are based on talent regardless of major

School Info

Snapshot

3.74

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

1.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$28,400

Before aid

Average Net Price

$26,534

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited teacher-preparation track leading to Washington PreK-12 certification

Training & Fieldwork

•Advanced study in vocal pedagogy, diction, choral literature and conducting

•Hands-on school practicums and a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Facilities

•Vocal ensemble performance and individual faculty mentoring in the Cowles Music Center

Updated 5h ago