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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BM Instrumental Performance

Brass & Woodwind Instruments

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

BM Instrumental Performance track for brass and woodwind players

Primary applied music sequence includes junior and senior recital preparation

Coursework includes secondary piano, ensembles, conducting, theory, and advanced literature

Performance & Productions

Ensemble options include orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, choir, opera workshop, and Asia/Pacific ensembles

The 45-member Wind Ensemble, the department's premier wind and percussion group, is directed by Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Director of Bands, and hosts the UH Conducting Workshop each May/June

Facilities

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Concert Band rehearse in Music Department Room 108

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

15K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,674

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,706

Before aid

Average net price

$15,664

After aid

Undergraduate · manoa.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 16, 6:31 PM

Program Highlights

Training

BM Instrumental Performance track for brass and woodwind players

Primary applied music sequence includes junior and senior recital preparation

Coursework includes secondary piano, ensembles, conducting, theory, and advanced literature

Performance & Productions

Ensemble options include orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, choir, opera workshop, and Asia/Pacific ensembles

The 45-member Wind Ensemble, the department's premier wind and percussion group, is directed by Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Director of Bands, and hosts the UH Conducting Workshop each May/June

Facilities

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Concert Band rehearse in Music Department Room 108

Program Highlights

Training

BM Instrumental Performance track for brass and woodwind players

Primary applied music sequence includes junior and senior recital preparation

Coursework includes secondary piano, ensembles, conducting, theory, and advanced literature

Performance & Productions

Ensemble options include orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, choir, opera workshop, and Asia/Pacific ensembles

The 45-member Wind Ensemble, the department's premier wind and percussion group, is directed by Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Director of Bands, and hosts the UH Conducting Workshop each May/June

Facilities

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Concert Band rehearse in Music Department Room 108

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fee

$70

Deadline

Fall PriorityJan 5, 2027

Fall FinalApr 1, 2027

Fall late applicationMay 1, 2027

Requirement · manoa.hawaii.edu

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Deadline

Music Department Fall Admission — InternationalFeb 1, 2027

Music Department Fall AdmissionApr 15, 2027

Audition

Music Department Scholarship Committee DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Deadlines · manoa.hawaii.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 List (Required)

Major and minor scales over the full range of the instrument

Two repertoire works of contrasting styles at the late intermediate to advanced level

Auditions · manoa.hawaii.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UH Mānoa university admission first

Submit the separate Music Department application through Mākālei

Music Department acceptance cannot be considered until the university application is submitted

Music Department fall applications are due April 15; scholarship consideration is due February 1

Spring music applications are due September 15

Eligibility

UH Mānoa admits transfer applicants with 24 or more transferable credits; professional programs may require additional department prerequisites

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Instrumental applicants may audition in person, by Zoom, or by submitting audio/video recordings by the posted audition date

Contact Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman for brass, woodwind, and percussion scheduling; contact Dr. I-Bei Lin for strings repertoire questions

Sight-reading is provided by faculty for each instrument family

Percussion applicants may include auxiliary instruments such as drum set, multi-percussion, or world percussion as requested

Recording Guidelines

Announce your name, intended major, and pieces to be performed

Identify each composition by title and composer

Piano accompaniment is preferred unless the work is intended to be unaccompanied

Scholarship Info

Automatic Consideration

All music majors are automatically considered for Music Department scholarships

Decisions are announced at the end-of-year Closing Convocation and awards are paid across fall and spring semesters

Area-Specific Awards

Music Department awards include area-specific scholarships for voice, piano, composition, strings, percussion, gamelan, Hawaiian music, and music education

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

15K

Earnings

$58K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$12,674

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,706

Before aid

Average net price

$15,664

After aid

Undergraduate · manoa.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Training

BM Instrumental Performance track for brass and woodwind players

Primary applied music sequence includes junior and senior recital preparation

Coursework includes secondary piano, ensembles, conducting, theory, and advanced literature

Performance & Productions

Ensemble options include orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, choir, opera workshop, and Asia/Pacific ensembles

The 45-member Wind Ensemble, the department's premier wind and percussion group, is directed by Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman, Director of Bands, and hosts the UH Conducting Workshop each May/June

Facilities

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Concert Band rehearse in Music Department Room 108

Updated Sep 16, 6:31 PM