Multiple Instruments

This page is for all first-year applicants applying to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music with an emphasis in instrumental performance for the fall semester who plan to audition for multiple instruments, as well as those interested in pursuing a music minor in instrumental performance. All application and audition requirements apply to those who are applying to participate in our instrumental ensembles. Current Pepperdine students who wish to audition either as a minor or as a member of our instrumental ensembles should contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office.

For more information, please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at 310.506.4111, or via email at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu.

Application Requirements for Multiple Instruments

All students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in instrumental performance, or for the music minor in instrumental performance, must complete the following:

1. The application for Seaver College 
2. The Fine Arts supplemental application 
3. A live audition, either in-person or via Zoom
4. The Music Fundamentals and Skills Assessment

All repertoire requirements for the live audition are the same as for the recorded video audition. You may use the same selections for both the recorded video audition and live audition if you wish, or you may choose different repertoire for the live audition that still fulfills the requirements.

Transfer applicants are strongly encouraged to review Pepperdine’s transfer policies and to contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@pepperdine.edu with further questions.

Supplemental Application Requirements for Multiple Instruments

You will receive access to your Application Portal after submitting your CommonApp. If you selected a Fine Arts major in your CommonApp, your Portal will include the Fine Arts Application Form. Those interested in pursuing a music minor or instrumental ensemble participation will need to reach out  to the Fine Arts Recruitment Office to have the Fine Arts Application Form added to their Application Portal. Once you have submitted the Fine Arts Application Form, you will be able to submit your supplementary materials, including your recorded video auditions.

Those auditioning for multiple instruments must fulfill all requirements for the primary instrument of your choice. Please review the requirements for your primary instrument using the sidebar.

Should you wish to audition with additional instruments for faculty consideration, please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu in a follow-up email after completing the supplemental Fine Arts application. You do not need to submit multiple online applications.

Those auditioning for instrumental ensembles do NOT need to submit Fine Arts letters of recommendation. All other submission requirements apply.

Should you like to request a substitution to any portion of the required repertoire for your primary instrument, please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu.

Application Deadlines

All required materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. Any application not completed by the listed deadline may be removed from consideration. For all current application deadlines, please visit this page.

Applicants experiencing hardship or extenuating circumstances due to natural disaster or public health concerns in their local area that may affect their ability to satisfy application requirements may contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at fineartsrecruitment@pepperdine.edu to explore possible accommodations. Though we cannot guarantee that accommodations/exceptions will be possible, applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruitment Office as soon as possible to allow the maximum amount of time to consider alternative options.

This page is for all first-year applicants applying to participate in our instrumental ensembles. Current Pepperdine students who wish to audition for our instrumental ensembles should contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office.

For more information, please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at 310.506.4111, or via email at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu.