Music Admissions

Apply now to the Music Department for enrollment in Fall 2025!

The first step to joining the music program is to apply to Gordon. Once you have been accepted submit your audition application and choose an audition date. Auditions are for the music major, music minor or ensemble participation scholarships.

APPLY FOR A MUSIC AUDITION

Stackable music scholarships available!

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Your musical daily life will be enriched by Gordon’s strong liberal arts tradition and a connected community of faculty and fellow students who live at the intersection of art and faith. You will be motivated and stretched in the practice room, the classroom and on stage to develop your gifts to their fullest.

Your musical family will be there to support you, inspire you and share in a wide variety of experiences, from weekly musicianship classes to world-class recitals in Phillips Recital Hall. Faculty members will mentor you, making an individual investment so you may blossom to fulfill God’s gifting.

Your musical future is being shaped daily. The depth and breadth of your education at Gordon will prepare you for what lies ahead. The maturity, grounded in faith, that our graduates carry into the world has helped them succeed as leaders in the field.

Choose an Audition

Competitive scholarships are available for music majors and minors and for ensemble participation as non-music majors or minors.

Apply to be a music major or minor and schedule your audition.

Auditions dates:

Dec 6, Jan 25, Jan 27, Feb 17, Feb 22, March 21, April 7, April 26

See full list of academic programs below:

Apply for an Ensemble Scholarship and schedule your audition.

Auditions dates:

Dec 6, Jan 25, Jan 27, Feb 17, Feb 22, March 21, April 7, April 26

Open to incoming students of any major who are not music majors or music minors.

Audition for any of the following music programs:

Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
Bachelor of Arts
- General studies in music
- Music in worship concentration
- Composition concentration
Music Minor
Musical Theatre Minor

Ensembles at Gordon College include:

College Choir
Jazz Ensemble
Men's Choir
Women's Choir
Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra

This audition is not for a specific ensemble, but only to be considered for an ensemble participation scholarship. Auditions for ensemble placements are held during fall Orientation.