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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, NC

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The two-year Undergraduate Arts Certificate in Performance lets a student concentrate entirely on applied study in Brass, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds

The core curriculum is weekly applied lessons and a master class with an artist-faculty member in the student's area, credited at the same studio level as the Bachelor of Music degree

Performance & Productions

All music students are assigned to large and/or chamber ensembles as part of the curriculum, with assignments made in consultation with the major teacher

Certificate students complete a graduation recital in their second year, following the same capstone model as the Bachelor of Music degree

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

30%

school-wide

Grad rate

78%

Enrollment

945

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,701

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,841

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,398

Before aid

Average net price

$14,906

After aid

Cost Attendance Budgets College.Pdf · uncsa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The two-year Undergraduate Arts Certificate in Performance lets a student concentrate entirely on applied study in Brass, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds

The core curriculum is weekly applied lessons and a master class with an artist-faculty member in the student's area, credited at the same studio level as the Bachelor of Music degree

Performance & Productions

All music students are assigned to large and/or chamber ensembles as part of the curriculum, with assignments made in consultation with the major teacher

Certificate students complete a graduation recital in their second year, following the same capstone model as the Bachelor of Music degree

Program Highlights

Training

The two-year Undergraduate Arts Certificate in Performance lets a student concentrate entirely on applied study in Brass, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds

The core curriculum is weekly applied lessons and a master class with an artist-faculty member in the student's area, credited at the same studio level as the Bachelor of Music degree

Performance & Productions

All music students are assigned to large and/or chamber ensembles as part of the curriculum, with assignments made in consultation with the major teacher

Certificate students complete a graduation recital in their second year, following the same capstone model as the Bachelor of Music degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$95

International Fee

$130

Deadline

Early Application Date (Music)Dec 1, 2026

Application Deadline (Music)Jan 20, 2027

Index · uncsa.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Early Application DateDec 1, 2026

Application DeadlineJan 20, 2027

Auditions

Instrumental Performance audition (UNCSA campus)

Dec 11, 2026Feb 5 & 19, 2027

Instrumental Performance audition opportunity (Chicago)Feb 12, 2027

Index · uncsa.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Repertoire

Certificate applicants prepare the same pre-screen video and audition repertoire published for their instrument or voice in the undergraduate audition requirements

Transcript

Upload unofficial transcripts for initial review; official final transcripts are required after admission

Letters of Recommendation

Two recommendations are required: provide contact information for one arts instructor and one academic instructor. For applicants no longer enrolled, eligible referees include an employer, mentor, instructor, or director

Statement

Submit a two-page artistic statement describing interests, goals, and information about your work; include your full name on the document

Resume

Detail artistic experience and educational objectives

Repertoire Lists

Studied/performed repertoire list: submit pieces and composers studied or performed, limited to the past five years if needed

Audition repertoire list: submit the pieces and composers prepared for the audition

Audition Requirements · uncsa.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The certificate is offered in Brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and euphonium), Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings (violin, viola, violoncello and double bass), Voice, and Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone)

Submit the 2027-28 UNCSA application and required materials by the early or final application deadline

Application fee: $95 for domestic applicants and $130 for international applicants

Fee waivers are accepted through SAT, ACT, or NACAC request processes

Submit the initial UNCSA application before uploading documents and recordings in the Admissions Portal

Applying to a second UNCSA arts school requires a separate application and fee

Referees receive a recommendation form and have the option to upload an additional letter

What's The Process

Audition Process

Applicants for the School of Music are pre-screened; faculty offer or decline auditions based on the submitted application, required materials and pre-screen recording

Meeting the early application date provides earlier prescreen review and earlier access to audition scheduling

Contact the Music Admissions Counselor at the School of Music with questions about the audition process

Audition Expectations

Approved applicants are contacted to schedule an in-person audition on campus or at the published Chicago audition opportunity

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

UNCSA arts schools may award institutional scholarships for artistic merit demonstrated through the audition

Undergraduate Arts Certificate students are not eligible for need-based financial aid

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

30%

school-wide

Grad rate

78%

Enrollment

945

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,701

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$27,841

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,398

Before aid

Average net price

$14,906

After aid

Cost Attendance Budgets College.Pdf · uncsa.edu College Scorecard

Training

The two-year Undergraduate Arts Certificate in Performance lets a student concentrate entirely on applied study in Brass, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds

The core curriculum is weekly applied lessons and a master class with an artist-faculty member in the student's area, credited at the same studio level as the Bachelor of Music degree

Performance & Productions

All music students are assigned to large and/or chamber ensembles as part of the curriculum, with assignments made in consultation with the major teacher

Certificate students complete a graduation recital in their second year, following the same capstone model as the Bachelor of Music degree

Updated 2d ago