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Department of Music Production • Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Quick Take
NC Wesleyan University offers a BS in Music Production focused on contemporary and popular music production, studio recording, and audio engineering. Located on an eastern NC campus with the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts, the program provides professional studio access, live performance opportunities through the Spectrum ensemble, and accessible entry into music industry careers.
NC Wesleyan at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | North Carolina Wesleyan University Department of Music Production |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | contemporary Christian, gospel, popular |
| Primary Instrument | bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, piano, voice |
| Areas of Study | engineering/technology, music business/industry, popular music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science |
| Musical Selectivity | less selective |
| NASM Accreditation | no |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3 |
| Application Deadline | rolling |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | depends on the program |
| Audition Competitiveness | less competitive |
| Audition Window | rolling |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the NC Wesleyan website
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Program Overview
The music program at NC Wesleyan is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
NC Wesleyan supports the following musical genres/styles: contemporary Christian, gospel, popular. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the NC Wesleyan website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at NC Wesleyan can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, piano, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the NC Wesleyan website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at NC Wesleyan
Students at NC Wesleyan can pursue degrees focused on engineering/technology, music business/industry, 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 NC Wesleyan website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at NC Wesleyan is less selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for NC Wesleyan is rolling of each year.
Visit the NC Wesleyan website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition depends on the program at NC Wesleyan, and the school's auditions are considered to be less competitive. The audition window is rolling of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the NC Wesleyan website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
NC Wesleyan's campus anchors Rocky Mount in eastern North Carolina, a mid-sized city between Raleigh and the coast, with the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts as a campus and community arts hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NC Wesleyan hard to get into?
Admission to NC Wesleyan is considered less 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 NC Wesleyan?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at NC Wesleyan.
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 NC Wesleyan?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, piano, 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 NC Wesleyan?
Admitted students at NC Wesleyan have an average GPA of 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 NC Wesleyan?
The application deadline for NC Wesleyan is rolling, with live auditions typically held rolling. 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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