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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
•Joint degree between the School of Music and the Department of Theatre & Dance
•Designed primarily for vocal performance majors (opera, classical singing) who want acting training
•Combines voice performance with theatre coursework
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•University Theatre productions including dramas, musicals, and opera
•Up to six fully-produced shows each year
•Access to both music and theatre performance ensembles
FACULTY
•Training with both music voice faculty and theatre performance faculty
•Award-winning teachers and internationally recognized scholars and artists
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$40Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Audition Priority (Scholarship)Mar 1, 2026
Voice Audition Priority DeadlineMay 15, 2026
Auditions
Live Audition Day (Prairie Winds Festival)Feb 7, 2026
Live Audition DayFeb 14, 2026
Live Audition DayFeb 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS IN CONTRASTING STYLES
•At least one selection must be classical
•A foreign language piece is not required
•All music must be performed with piano accompaniment — no a cappella
ACCOMPANIMENT
•An accompanist will be provided, but you may bring your own
•If using the provided accompanist, sheet music must be in a 3-ring binder
•Music must be easy to read, double-sided score
•Pages may be copied back to back or taped together — no staples
•No loose pages or plastic sleeve protectors
•Alternatively, a printed score that opens easily and stays open on the music rack
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
AUDITION REGISTRATION
•Register for audition via go2.ku.edu/portal/auditions
•Must complete university application prior to audition registration
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Joint degree administered by School of Music and Department of Theatre & Dance
•Primarily for students interested in opera and classical voice with acting training
•Musical theatre coursework available through the BA Theatre degree track
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition on campus or virtual video submission
•Must complete KU application before registering for audition
•Register via the School of Music audition portal
AUDITION DATES
•Three live audition days offered for Fall 2026 admission
•Virtual auditions accepted — contact musicauditions@ku.edu for instructions
•Alternate live dates can be arranged by contacting musicauditions@ku.edu
DEADLINES
•March 1: Priority scholarship consideration
•May 15: Voice audition priority deadline — voice auditions not accepted after this date
•Students may audition at the beginning of the Fall semester if deadline is missed
CONTACT
•Voice faculty: Zack Devin, zdevin@ku.edu
•General audition inquiries: musicauditions@ku.edu
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awarded based on quality of audition
•March 1 deadline for priority scholarship consideration
•Additional opportunities through KU Academic Works Scholarship website
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.68
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
19,857
Enrollment
$61,945
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,700
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,412
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,365
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,908
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,702
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,097
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,649
Family Income $110k+$21,310
