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Department of Music • Annville, Pennsylvania
Quick Take
Lebanon Valley College offers NASM-accredited music degrees — BA in Music, Music Education, and Music Production — at a small Pennsylvania liberal arts college. An audition is required for all music majors. The department is distinguished by the Pride of the Valley marching band (the MAC's largest), strong music education placement outcomes, and dedicated Blair Music Center facilities.
Lebanon Valley College at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Lebanon Valley College Department of Music |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | United Methodist |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, contemporary, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, engineering/technology, music business/industry, music education, performance |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Application Deadline | rolling | scholarship deadline Feb 15 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Nov–Apr |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Annville, Pennsylvania |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Lebanon Valley College website
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Program Overview
The music program at Lebanon Valley College is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Lebanon Valley College supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Lebanon Valley College website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Lebanon Valley College can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Lebanon Valley College website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Lebanon Valley College
Students at Lebanon Valley College can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, music business/industry, music education, performance. 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 Lebanon Valley College website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Lebanon Valley College is selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.6. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Lebanon Valley College is rolling | scholarship deadline Feb 15 of each year.
Visit the Lebanon Valley College website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Lebanon Valley College, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Nov–Apr of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Lebanon Valley College website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Lebanon Valley College sits on a scenic campus in Annville, a quiet Pennsylvania Dutch Country community between Harrisburg and Lancaster, with the Blair Music Center anchoring a close-knit music program and the Pride of the Valley — the MAC's largest marching band — connecting music to campus life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lebanon Valley College hard to get into?
Admission to Lebanon Valley College is considered selective for music and moderately 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 Lebanon Valley College?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Lebanon Valley 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 Lebanon Valley College?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, 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 Lebanon Valley College?
Admitted students at Lebanon Valley College have an average GPA of 3.6. 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 Lebanon Valley College?
The application deadline for Lebanon Valley College is rolling | scholarship deadline Feb 15, 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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