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In-Person Only

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BM Music Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Cert. Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

Training

•Cynthia Lawrence, Endowed Chair (Metropolitan Opera veteran)

•Everett McCorvey, Director of UK Opera Theatre

•Faculty includes Dennis Bender, Angelique Clay, and Beth Arnold

Performance & Productions

•UK Opera Theatre — Richard Tucker Foundation Recommended Program

•Award-winning choral ensembles

•Required sophomore faculty review and senior full recital

Degree Flexibility

•BM Music Performance degree with Voice concentration

•Rigorous classical vocal training within a comprehensive music curriculum

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

24.8K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$18,851

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$13,502

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,140

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,182

$30-48k$12,119

$48-75k$16,313

$75-110k$21,192

$110k+$26,781

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Program Highlights

Training

•Cynthia Lawrence, Endowed Chair (Metropolitan Opera veteran)

•Everett McCorvey, Director of UK Opera Theatre

•Faculty includes Dennis Bender, Angelique Clay, and Beth Arnold

Performance & Productions

•UK Opera Theatre — Richard Tucker Foundation Recommended Program

•Award-winning choral ensembles

•Required sophomore faculty review and senior full recital

Degree Flexibility

•BM Music Performance degree with Voice concentration

•Rigorous classical vocal training within a comprehensive music curriculum

Program Highlights

Training

•Cynthia Lawrence, Endowed Chair (Metropolitan Opera veteran)

•Everett McCorvey, Director of UK Opera Theatre

•Faculty includes Dennis Bender, Angelique Clay, and Beth Arnold

Performance & Productions

•UK Opera Theatre — Richard Tucker Foundation Recommended Program

•Award-winning choral ensembles

•Required sophomore faculty review and senior full recital

Degree Flexibility

•BM Music Performance degree with Voice concentration

•Rigorous classical vocal training within a comprehensive music curriculum

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$65

International Fee

$75

Deadline

Early ActionDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026

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Deadline

Apply to UK by this date (recommended)Feb 1, 2026

Auditions

Audition Day 1 (campus)Jan 23, 2026

Audition Day 2 (campus)Jan 24, 2026

Audition Day 3 (campus)Feb 13, 2026

Audition Day 4 (campus)Feb 14, 2026

Audition Day 5 (campus)Feb 20, 2026

Audition Day 6 (campus)Feb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

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Requirements

•Two Contrasting Vocal Selections

•Prepare at least two vocal selections varied in style and language

•Repertoire should display a range of technical facility

•Faculty may select additional pieces to hear at the audition

•Music must be prepared in a labeled binder for the accompanist

Additional Materials

Sight singing (required)

•Sight singing and rhythm/tonal memory assessment administered at the audition

Accompaniment

•Professional accompanist provided for voice auditions

•Bring music prepared in a labeled binder

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Eligibility

•Must obtain a letter of release from current institution before scholarship consideration

Important Notes

•Apply to UK prior to February 1 for best consideration

•Students classified as "Pre-Music" pending audition results

•If audition is not passed, contact UK Admissions to change major

•Auditions after scheduled dates may limit scholarship eligibility and program availability

Contact

•Michael Preacely (Coordinator of Vocal Auditions): michael.preacely@uky.edu

•School of Music: 859-257-4900 / music@uky.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Apply to UK and select "Music Major" (classified as Pre-Music pending audition)

•Register for audition via JotForm at the School of Music website

•Confirmation email sent 1-2 weeks before your chosen date

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on campus at the Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall

•Perform two contrasting vocal selections with provided accompanist

•Sight singing and rhythm/tonal memory assessment included

•Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled audition time

•Practice rooms available in the Fine Arts Building

Decisions

•Notification by mail after all prospective students in your area have been heard

•Auditions completed in early March, notices sent a few weeks after

•Scholarship decisions by April 15

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•All audition candidates automatically considered for School of Music scholarships and grants

•Scholarship decisions made by April 15 for new students

•Auditions after scheduled dates may limit scholarship eligibility

•Transfer students must obtain a letter of release from their current institution

Alltech Competition

•Invitations to audition for the Alltech Competition based on admissions audition performance

Academic info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

71%

Grad Rate

24.8K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$18,851

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$13,502

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,140

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,182

$30-48k$12,119

$48-75k$16,313

$75-110k$21,192

$110k+$26,781

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Cynthia Lawrence, Endowed Chair (Metropolitan Opera veteran)

•Everett McCorvey, Director of UK Opera Theatre

•Faculty includes Dennis Bender, Angelique Clay, and Beth Arnold

Performance & Productions

•UK Opera Theatre — Richard Tucker Foundation Recommended Program

•Award-winning choral ensembles

•Required sophomore faculty review and senior full recital

Degree Flexibility

•BM Music Performance degree with Voice concentration

•Rigorous classical vocal training within a comprehensive music curriculum

Updated 2d ago

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