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Department of Music • Salisbury, North Carolina
Quick Take
Catawba's music department offers six concentrations — Performance, Popular Music, Music Business, Music Education, Sacred Music, and Worship Arts — within a small private liberal arts setting in Salisbury, NC. The program emphasizes hands-on industry experience, with notable alumni internships, an Artist Development Program, and Artist-in-Residence Jeff Little directing the Music Business track.
Catawba College at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Catawba College Department of Music |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, contemporary Christian, folk, popular, sacred |
| Primary Instrument | guitar, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | contemporary Christian, music business/industry, music education, performance, popular music, sacred music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| NASM Accreditation | no |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Application Deadline | rolling |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | moderately competitive |
| Audition Window | Nov–Apr |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Salisbury, North Carolina |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Catawba College website
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Program Overview
The music program at Catawba College is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Catawba College supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, contemporary Christian, folk, popular, sacred. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Catawba College website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Catawba College can pursue study across a range of instruments, including guitar, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Catawba College website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Catawba College
Students at Catawba College can pursue degrees focused on contemporary Christian, music business/industry, music education, performance, popular music, sacred 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 Catawba College website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Catawba College is moderately selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.3. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Catawba College is rolling of each year.
Visit the Catawba College website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Catawba College, and the school's auditions are considered to be moderately competitive. The audition window is Nov–Apr of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Catawba College website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Catawba sits on a shaded 276-acre neogothic campus in historic Salisbury, NC, midway between Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad, with a close-knit performing arts culture anchored by the Shuford School of Performing Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catawba College hard to get into?
Admission to Catawba College is considered moderately selective for music and less selective 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 Catawba College?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Catawba College.
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 Catawba College?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including guitar, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, voice. 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 Catawba College?
Admitted students at Catawba College have an average GPA of 3.3. 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 Catawba College?
The application deadline for Catawba College is rolling, with live auditions typically held Nov–Apr. 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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