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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•BM in Performance (Voice) prepares students for graduate studies and a competitive career as a classical singer
•Training in opera, oratorio, song, and other related performance genres
•Part of an All-Steinway School within a US News & World Report Top 40 Public University
FACULTY
•Voice area faculty: Dr. Kristin Dauphinais, Professor Yunah Lee, Dr. Andrew Stuckey, Professor Cynthia Stokes
PERFORMANCE VENUES
•204-seat Alice Y. Holsclaw Recital Hall with Schoenstein pipe organ
•543-seat Crowder Hall with DANTE recording connectivity
•Historic 2,500-seat Centennial Hall
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
•Hundreds of solo recitals, ensemble concerts performed annually
•Medici Scholars grant program supports festival performances worldwide
•Recordings released on Naxos, Summit, Albany, and Toccata Classics labels
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionApr 15, 2026
Arizona Resident Fee
$50Waiver
Out-of-State Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$85Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Final Deadline (Undergraduate BM)May 1, 2026
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionDec 5, 2025
On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026
On-Campus AuditionFeb 28, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
THREE CLASSICAL VOCAL COMPOSITIONS
•Three musical compositions from classical vocal literature representing different periods and styles
•Examples: Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary art songs or arias
•One selection may be from Broadway theatre repertoire
•All selections must be memorized
PREPARATION
•A minimum of one year of private vocal study prior to audition is highly recommended
•Live in-person audition is highly recommended for placement in the vocal performance degree path
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit supplemental School of Music application via Acceptd
•University application required first — guided to Acceptd after UA application
DEADLINES
•Undergraduate students: May 1 final deadline
•Early Action deadline of November 1 maximizes consideration for admission and merit aid
What's The Process
AUDITION METHODS
•Three options: recorded upload via Acceptd, live online audition, or live in-person on campus
•Scheduled audition dates: December 5, 2025; February 7, 2026; February 28, 2026
•Additional auditions may be arranged individually with voice faculty
•After submitting Acceptd application, confirm your preferred audition method
LIVE AUDITION
•Highly recommended for placement in the vocal performance degree path
•Priority for scholarships given to those who participate in live auditions
CONTACT
•Voice Area Coordinator: Dr. Kristin Dauphinais — kdauphin@arizona.edu
•Admissions: Christina Beasley — cswanson@arizona.edu
Scholarship Info
MERIT AID
•Priority for scholarships given to those who participate in live auditions
•Early Action applicants (by November 1) receive priority consideration for merit-based financial aid
•Medici Scholars program provides grants for festival performances and symposia
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
40,769
Enrollment
$59,979
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,626
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,095
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,960
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$12,043
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,789
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,497
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,124
Family Income $110k+$20,936
