Overview

Program Options

Entrance Audition: To be admitted to a Music program at Pacific Lutheran University, students must complete an audition for the music faculty. This is done during Scholarship Auditions or Fall Juries following the first semester of private instruction.

Ensemble Requirement: Music majors are required to participate every semester in at least one music ensemble specified in their major. Exceptions are granted automatically to students studying away or student teaching.

Bachelor of Music in Performance

For dedicated musicians seeking the highest professional goals and achievement in performance. 84 semester hours in Music.

Concentrations in:

Instrumental Performance

Piano Performance

Organ Performance

Vocal Performance

Bachelor of Musical Arts

For those seeking to combine a broader, liberal arts education with a professional degree in music. A non-music cognate (a minor or second major outside of music) is required. 62 semester hours in Music.

Bachelors of Music Education

For those seeking to teach music in schools. 87 semester hours in Music plus 17 hours in the School of Education. Under normal circumstances, a 9-semester program, including student teaching in the final semester.

K-12, Choral Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus

K-12, Band Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus

K-12, Orchestra Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus

Bachelor of Music in Composition

For those seeking careers in composition. 84 semester hours.

Bachelor of Arts

A liberal arts degree with a focus in music. A non-music cognate (a minor or second major outside of music) is required. 48 semester hours in Music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Culture

Ear Training

Music Theory & Analysis

Keyboard Musicianship

Music in Historical Context

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Personal essay: the essay should be at least 250 words.

Official transcripts must be translated to English from all secondary upper schools you’ve attended.

Academic recommendation: the academic recommendation must be from a qualified person familiar with your academic record such as a principal, teacher, or counselor.

You must meet PLU’s general English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53831 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

53831 USD / year

≈ 53831 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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Duration

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