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Division of Music • Birmingham, AL
Quick Take
NASM-accredited Division of Music at a Baptist university in suburban Birmingham. Undergraduate degrees span commercial music, composition, music education, performance, worship leadership, and a liberal arts BA in music. Graduate degrees cover church music, instrumental/vocal/piano performance, and music education. Christ-centered mission throughout; strong worship and sacred music identity. Small program with personalized faculty attention. Competitive merit scholarships available, including up to full tuition via Honor Band competition.
Samford at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Samford University Division of Music |
| Setting | Private |
| Reliigous Affliation | Baptist |
| Program Size | Small |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, contemporary Christian, jazz, popular |
| Primary Instrument | brass, guitar, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, woodwinds |
| Areas of Study | church music, composition, contemporary Christian, music education, performance, popular music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | Moderate |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | Moderate |
| Average GPA | 3.88 |
| Application Deadline | May 1 (freshman); Jul 1 (transfer) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | |
| Audition Competitiveness | Moderate |
| Audition Window | Fall and Spring; scheduled on campus |
| Prescreening | No |
| Location | |
| City / State | Birmingham, AL |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Samford website
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Program Overview
The music program at Samford is Small in size and a University.
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Samford supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary Christian, jazz, popular. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Samford website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Samford can pursue study across a range of instruments, including brass, guitar, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, woodwinds. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Samford website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Samford
Students at Samford can pursue degrees focused on church music, composition, contemporary Christian, music education, performance, popular music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Samford website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Samford is Moderate. Academically, it is Moderate, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.88. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Samford is May 1 (freshman); Jul 1 (transfer) of each year.
Visit the Samford website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition at Samford, and the school's auditions are considered to be Moderate. The audition window is Fall and Spring; scheduled on campus of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio No.
Visit the Samford website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Homewood suburb of Birmingham; medium-sized Southern city with a growing arts and live music scene. Students have access to Birmingham venues and the Alys Stephens Center at UAB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samford hard to get into?
Admission to Samford is considered Moderate for music and Moderate academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Samford?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Samford.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Samford?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including brass, guitar, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, woodwinds. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Samford?
Admitted students at Samford have an average GPA of 3.88. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Samford?
The application deadline for Samford is May 1 (freshman); Jul 1 (transfer), with live auditions typically held Fall and Spring; scheduled on campus. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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