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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Multidisciplinary studiesApplied performanceIndividualized focus

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Multidisciplinary studiesApplied performanceIndividualized focus

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BMA Multidisciplinary Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Multidisciplinary studiesApplied performanceIndividualized focus

Program Recognition

•BMA Multidisciplinary Studies is an undergraduate music degree pathway in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

•SMTD publishes this exact degree or applied-area option in its current undergraduate catalog and admission requirements.

Training

•The curriculum combines university study with conservatory-level studio, musicianship, ensemble, and performance work.

•Video Requirements: Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

Performance & Productions

•Audition Requirements

•Applicants who advance are evaluated by SMTD faculty through the format and repertoire rules published for BMA in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Degree Flexibility

•Students apply through the Common Application and complete an SMTD Artistic Profile for the selected degree and area.

•The December 1 Artistic Profile deadline applies to first-year undergraduate SMTD applicants for Fall 2027.

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA

16%

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

34.2K

Enrollment

$84K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,346

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,962

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,548

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,138

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BMA Multidisciplinary Studies is an undergraduate music degree pathway in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

•SMTD publishes this exact degree or applied-area option in its current undergraduate catalog and admission requirements.

Training

•The curriculum combines university study with conservatory-level studio, musicianship, ensemble, and performance work.

•Video Requirements: Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

Performance & Productions

•Audition Requirements

•Applicants who advance are evaluated by SMTD faculty through the format and repertoire rules published for BMA in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Degree Flexibility

•Students apply through the Common Application and complete an SMTD Artistic Profile for the selected degree and area.

•The December 1 Artistic Profile deadline applies to first-year undergraduate SMTD applicants for Fall 2027.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BMA Multidisciplinary Studies is an undergraduate music degree pathway in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

•SMTD publishes this exact degree or applied-area option in its current undergraduate catalog and admission requirements.

Training

•The curriculum combines university study with conservatory-level studio, musicianship, ensemble, and performance work.

•Video Requirements: Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

Performance & Productions

•Audition Requirements

•Applicants who advance are evaluated by SMTD faculty through the format and repertoire rules published for BMA in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Degree Flexibility

•Students apply through the Common Application and complete an SMTD Artistic Profile for the selected degree and area.

•The December 1 Artistic Profile deadline applies to first-year undergraduate SMTD applicants for Fall 2027.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

University application Fee

$75

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Fall 2027 SMTD Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Regular Decision Application DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Requirements Deadlines · admissions.umich.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

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Fee

Artistic Profile Fee

$45

Deadline

SMTD Artistic Profile deadlineDec 1, 2026

Auditions

Bassoon auditionJan 21–22 & 28–29, 2027

Viola auditionJan 21–23, 2027

Clarinet audition

Jan 22, 2027Feb 5 & 11, 2027

Flute auditionJan 27–29, 2027

Double Bass auditionJan 28–29 & 31, 2027

Oboe audition

Jan 28–29, 2027Feb 5, 2027

Harp auditionJan 29–30, 2027

Percussion audition

Jan 29, 2027Feb 12, 2027

Piano audition

Jan 29, 2027Feb 5, 2027

Saxophone auditionFeb 4–5 & 12, 2027

Horn auditionFeb 5–6 & 19–20, 2027

Trumpet auditionFeb 8–10, 2027

Cello auditionTuba auditionFeb 11–13, 2027

Trombone auditionFeb 11 & 18–19, 2027

Organ auditionFeb 12 & 19, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded audition deadlineFeb 4 & 18, 2027

Official page · admissions.smtd.umich.edu Undergraduate Audition Dates · smtd.umich.edu Requirements For Pre Screening Portfolios Auditions Interviews · smtd.umich.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Artistic Profile Requirements

•Video Requirements: Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

•Personal Statement: Provide a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining the reasons you wish to pursue the BMA in Multidisciplinary Studies and how you would integrate your studies in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance with an additional area of academic focus. As part of your statement please also detail any musical or academic subjects or topics that are of particular interest to you or coursework that you hope to pursue as part of your studies. In addition to your personal statement, you may include other materials that you feel are supportive of your application to this program.

Requirements For Pre Screening Portfolios Auditions Interviews · smtd.umich.eduVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Final-Round Requirements

•Audition Requirements

•Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

Requirements For Pre Screening Portfolios Auditions Interviews · smtd.umich.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the Common Application to the University of Michigan.

•Complete the SMTD Artistic Profile for the selected degree and performance area.

•The Artistic Profile carries a $45 fee; a waiver is available.

•Follow the portal instructions for supporting documents and media uploads.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit the published principal-instrument, voice, jazz, or departmental audition materials through the SMTD Artistic Profile.

•Final-round invitations and format choices are issued by SMTD after faculty review where a pre-screen is required.

•Use only the current repertoire and recording instructions for the selected area.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

•SMTD admission auditions are used for merit-scholarship consideration where applicable.

•University financial-aid and fee-waiver processes are separate from the Artistic Profile.

School Info

Snapshot

3.90

Avg GPA

16%

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

34.2K

Enrollment

$84K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,346

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$63,962

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,548

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,138

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•BMA Multidisciplinary Studies is an undergraduate music degree pathway in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

•SMTD publishes this exact degree or applied-area option in its current undergraduate catalog and admission requirements.

Training

•The curriculum combines university study with conservatory-level studio, musicianship, ensemble, and performance work.

•Video Requirements: Please follow the requirements for your instrument or voice area.

Performance & Productions

•Audition Requirements

•Applicants who advance are evaluated by SMTD faculty through the format and repertoire rules published for BMA in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Degree Flexibility

•Students apply through the Common Application and complete an SMTD Artistic Profile for the selected degree and area.

•The December 1 Artistic Profile deadline applies to first-year undergraduate SMTD applicants for Fall 2027.

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