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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Brass

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Colleges of Distinction 2025-2026

Ranked as a national university by U.S. News & World Report

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Training

Undergraduate-only music program — performance majors have access to lead roles in productions and ensembles

Multiple performance opportunities as soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member

Capstone senior recital held in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

Applied music faculty include top musicians from the Indianapolis area

The faculty roster includes trumpet instructor Daniel Lewis and horn instructor Darin Sorley, a longtime Richmond Symphony principal

Players can work in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Ensemble, spanning standard wind literature, commissioned works, and big-band repertoire

Professional Development

Choose between Instrumental and Vocal performance curriculum tracks

Well-prepared graduates attend top graduate programs around the country

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,668

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$59,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,602

After aid

Costs For Undergraduate Students · uindy.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 11:57 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Colleges of Distinction 2025-2026

Ranked as a national university by U.S. News & World Report

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Training

Undergraduate-only music program — performance majors have access to lead roles in productions and ensembles

Multiple performance opportunities as soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member

Capstone senior recital held in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

Applied music faculty include top musicians from the Indianapolis area

The faculty roster includes trumpet instructor Daniel Lewis and horn instructor Darin Sorley, a longtime Richmond Symphony principal

Players can work in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Ensemble, spanning standard wind literature, commissioned works, and big-band repertoire

Professional Development

Choose between Instrumental and Vocal performance curriculum tracks

Well-prepared graduates attend top graduate programs around the country

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Colleges of Distinction 2025-2026

Ranked as a national university by U.S. News & World Report

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Training

Undergraduate-only music program — performance majors have access to lead roles in productions and ensembles

Multiple performance opportunities as soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member

Capstone senior recital held in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

Applied music faculty include top musicians from the Indianapolis area

The faculty roster includes trumpet instructor Daniel Lewis and horn instructor Darin Sorley, a longtime Richmond Symphony principal

Players can work in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Ensemble, spanning standard wind literature, commissioned works, and big-band repertoire

Professional Development

Choose between Instrumental and Vocal performance curriculum tracks

Well-prepared graduates attend top graduate programs around the country

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

International Fee

$50

Deadline

Fall Priority DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Admission Requirements · uindy.edu

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Jan 29, 2027Feb 5, 2027Apr 30, 2027

On-Campus Audition, Priority Scholarship DeadlineFeb 19, 2027

Auditions Scholarships · uindy.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Prepare at least two examples from the standard repertoire for your instrument (solos or concerti preferred)

One selection to demonstrate technical proficiency and one to highlight expressive, lyrical playing

Two movements from the same piece are acceptable, though two different works are preferred

Contact the Applied Instructor for your instrument if you need repertoire suggestions

Scales & Technique

Selected major scales (prepare all twelve)

The chromatic scale over the range of your instrument

Sight-reading

Auditions Scholarships · uindy.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the UIndy application before scheduling your audition

Schedule your audition through the Music Audition Portal using the same login credentials

Sign-up deadline is two weeks before each audition date

Eligibility

Audition required for all music majors

Fall enrollment — multiple audition dates available throughout the year

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory and ear-training placement exam at the audition-day theory exam — for course placement only, not admission

Contact

General inquiries: music@uindy.edu

Additional questions: gravesg@uindy.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Performance of prepared brass repertoire

Sight-reading and scale proficiency

Interview with Music Department faculty

Theory and ear-training placement evaluations

Full-day event from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET (lunch provided)

Audition time assigned at morning check-in

Remote auditions are not available for Indiana residents — out-of-state and international students may email music@uindy.edu for remote options

School-provided accompanist available at no cost — request when scheduling

You may also bring your own accompanist

Decisions

Results emailed within one to two weeks after audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Competitive scholarships awarded based on entrance audition performance

Only music majors are eligible for departmental scholarships

Must audition before the priority deadline (February 19, 2027) for scholarship consideration

Ensemble grants available to non-major students who contribute to vocal or instrumental ensembles

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

67%

Admit Rate

school-wide

56%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$39,668

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$59,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$21,602

After aid

Costs For Undergraduate Students · uindy.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Colleges of Distinction 2025-2026

Ranked as a national university by U.S. News & World Report

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Training

Undergraduate-only music program — performance majors have access to lead roles in productions and ensembles

Multiple performance opportunities as soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member

Capstone senior recital held in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

Applied music faculty include top musicians from the Indianapolis area

The faculty roster includes trumpet instructor Daniel Lewis and horn instructor Darin Sorley, a longtime Richmond Symphony principal

Players can work in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, and Jazz Ensemble, spanning standard wind literature, commissioned works, and big-band repertoire

Professional Development

Choose between Instrumental and Vocal performance curriculum tracks

Well-prepared graduates attend top graduate programs around the country

Updated Aug 6, 11:57 PM