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BA Music

Performance Emphasis

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1935; The W calls itself "the first institution in the state of Mississippi to be accredited" by NASM (muw.edu/music)

Poindexter Hall (1905), dubbed "The Temple of Music," which The W calls "the preeminent music conservatory in the state of Mississippi" (muw.edu/music)

Training

Performance emphasis for students pursuing musical performance in piano, brass, voice, and related applied areas

Half-recital and full-recital requirements as performance milestones

Private lessons, jury exams each semester, and participation in Performance Class

Required ensemble participation every semester

Professional Development

Annual international Music by Women Festival featuring music by women composers

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,047

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,047

Before aid

Average net price

$12,411

After aid

Fasp2627for Web.Pdf · muw.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1935; The W calls itself "the first institution in the state of Mississippi to be accredited" by NASM (muw.edu/music)

Poindexter Hall (1905), dubbed "The Temple of Music," which The W calls "the preeminent music conservatory in the state of Mississippi" (muw.edu/music)

Training

Performance emphasis for students pursuing musical performance in piano, brass, voice, and related applied areas

Half-recital and full-recital requirements as performance milestones

Private lessons, jury exams each semester, and participation in Performance Class

Required ensemble participation every semester

Professional Development

Annual international Music by Women Festival featuring music by women composers

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1935; The W calls itself "the first institution in the state of Mississippi to be accredited" by NASM (muw.edu/music)

Poindexter Hall (1905), dubbed "The Temple of Music," which The W calls "the preeminent music conservatory in the state of Mississippi" (muw.edu/music)

Training

Performance emphasis for students pursuing musical performance in piano, brass, voice, and related applied areas

Half-recital and full-recital requirements as performance milestones

Private lessons, jury exams each semester, and participation in Performance Class

Required ensemble participation every semester

Professional Development

Annual international Music by Women Festival featuring music by women composers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Apply

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.muw.edu

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Jan 30, 2026Feb 20, 2026Mar 20, 2026Apr 17, 2026

Scholarship · muw.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.

Audition Form (Required)

Download and complete the MUW Music Audition Form, then email it to Dr. Julia Mortyakova (jvmortyakova@muw.edu) prior to audition

Repertoire

Perform two musical selections in contrasting styles

Perform your selections on your primary instrument only

List each selection and its composer on the Audition Form

Scholarship · muw.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the MUW application portal

Must be admitted to the university before audition date

Admission Pathway

Rolling admissions

Students who wish to be admitted for Spring semester should contact the Department of Music

What's The Process

Audition Process

All incoming music majors must perform an in-person audition in front of the Music Faculty

Must be admitted to the university prior to audition date

All students who audition are automatically considered for a music scholarship

Contact

Dr. Julia Mortyakova, Department Chair

(662) 241-6399

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

All students who audition are automatically considered for a music scholarship

Scholarship consideration based on audition performance

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

90%

school-wide

Grad rate

47%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$46K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,047

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,047

Before aid

Average net price

$12,411

After aid

Fasp2627for Web.Pdf · muw.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1935; The W calls itself "the first institution in the state of Mississippi to be accredited" by NASM (muw.edu/music)

Poindexter Hall (1905), dubbed "The Temple of Music," which The W calls "the preeminent music conservatory in the state of Mississippi" (muw.edu/music)

Training

Performance emphasis for students pursuing musical performance in piano, brass, voice, and related applied areas

Half-recital and full-recital requirements as performance milestones

Private lessons, jury exams each semester, and participation in Performance Class

Required ensemble participation every semester

Professional Development

Annual international Music by Women Festival featuring music by women composers

Updated 4d ago