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BM Music Performance

Percussion

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Percussion concentration with applied study in the Percussion Studio

Performance opportunities in percussion ensemble, world beat ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and large ensembles

Intensive professional training in music performance on the major instrument

The percussion studio works across orchestral instruments, keyboard percussion, and chamber repertory.

Percussionists have a section-specific role in the department’s large ensembles and recital sequence.

Professional Development

Weekly private applied lessons and masterclasses with required Junior and Senior recitals

Large-ensemble performance every semester through UAF ensembles such as Choir of the North, Wind Ensemble, Northern Lights String Orchestra, Arctic Chamber Orchestra, or Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra

Chamber music and Alaska Camerata opportunities

Location

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival hosted on campus

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,730

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,450

Before aid

Average net price

$10,892

After aid

Tuition · catalog.uaf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 6:45 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Percussion concentration with applied study in the Percussion Studio

Performance opportunities in percussion ensemble, world beat ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and large ensembles

Intensive professional training in music performance on the major instrument

The percussion studio works across orchestral instruments, keyboard percussion, and chamber repertory.

Percussionists have a section-specific role in the department’s large ensembles and recital sequence.

Professional Development

Weekly private applied lessons and masterclasses with required Junior and Senior recitals

Large-ensemble performance every semester through UAF ensembles such as Choir of the North, Wind Ensemble, Northern Lights String Orchestra, Arctic Chamber Orchestra, or Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra

Chamber music and Alaska Camerata opportunities

Location

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival hosted on campus

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Program Highlights

Training

Percussion concentration with applied study in the Percussion Studio

Performance opportunities in percussion ensemble, world beat ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and large ensembles

Intensive professional training in music performance on the major instrument

The percussion studio works across orchestral instruments, keyboard percussion, and chamber repertory.

Percussionists have a section-specific role in the department’s large ensembles and recital sequence.

Professional Development

Weekly private applied lessons and masterclasses with required Junior and Senior recitals

Large-ensemble performance every semester through UAF ensembles such as Choir of the North, Wind Ensemble, Northern Lights String Orchestra, Arctic Chamber Orchestra, or Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra

Chamber music and Alaska Camerata opportunities

Location

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival hosted on campus

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

International Spring UndergraduateSep 1, 2026

Spring UndergraduateNov 1, 2026

Official page · uaf.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire

One snare-drum piece, concert or rudimental

One two-mallet piece

Audition Form · uaf.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

An audition on the major instrument is required for all students seeking the music degree

New students may take music classes in the fall and audition the following semester for formal admission

123-credit minimum for the BM in Music Performance

Program Requirements

Piano Proficiency requirement (by exam or the Functional Piano series)

Eight semesters of Recital Attendance required

Junior and Senior recitals required

Four years of private applied lessons on the major instrument

Placement

Admitted students complete music theory and ear-training coursework; placement is determined in consultation with the music faculty — for course placement, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the UAF admission application and the online Music Department admission form

Fall 2026 undergraduate auditions were held Friday, February 20, 2026

For a digital audition, email YouTube or Vimeo links to uaf-music@alaska.edu; video-file attachments are not accepted

Recording Specs

Announce your full name and the title and composer before each selection

Record each selection continuously and without editing

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Available to admitted music majors only

Audition and admission as a music major required for scholarship consideration

To be considered for the upcoming year, new students must audition in February and be admitted as a music major

Contact the Department of Music for details and the application process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Grad rate

38%

Enrollment

4.2K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,730

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$30,450

Before aid

Average net price

$10,892

After aid

Tuition · catalog.uaf.edu College Scorecard

Training

Percussion concentration with applied study in the Percussion Studio

Performance opportunities in percussion ensemble, world beat ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and large ensembles

Intensive professional training in music performance on the major instrument

The percussion studio works across orchestral instruments, keyboard percussion, and chamber repertory.

Percussionists have a section-specific role in the department’s large ensembles and recital sequence.

Professional Development

Weekly private applied lessons and masterclasses with required Junior and Senior recitals

Large-ensemble performance every semester through UAF ensembles such as Choir of the North, Wind Ensemble, Northern Lights String Orchestra, Arctic Chamber Orchestra, or Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra

Chamber music and Alaska Camerata opportunities

Location

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival hosted on campus

Required Alaska Native Music coursework offers a distinctive cultural perspective; only performing arts music program in interior Alaska

Updated Aug 30, 6:45 PM