Music Scholarships

The University of Sioux Falls is committed to making college more affordable and accessible. ​All performing arts applicants receive a $2,000 scholarship for each performing arts program they join. Students can increase this amount by auditioning or sharing their past performance achievements. Scholarships can grow as participation increases.

Students from every academic major participate in the arts at USF. Performance scholarships are awarded to majors and non-majors alike. Whether you choose to pursue the arts professionally or as a co-curricular activity, the University of Sioux Falls offers many opportunities to cultivate and express the gifts God has given you.

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Auditions

Outcomes

A music degree from USF equips students for immediate career opportunities and further graduate study. Graduates can pursue careers as professional instrumental or vocal performers, conductors for large and chamber ensembles in various organizations, private lessons teachers in professional or private music studios, among other fields.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $52,460
  • Job Postings: 164

Average salary is based on an instructor - music position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for music instructor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

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Travel Opportunities

Domestic and international touring opportunities are available every year to students in the music program. Past travel destinations include:

Hear Our Sound

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