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Program Recognition

•NASM-approved degree program

Training

•Intensive brass study with the region’s most accomplished performers

•Private instruction, chamber music, and premier performing ensembles

•Immersion in music theory, history, literature, and world music

Performance & Productions

•Some of the best performing ensembles in New England

•Required half junior recital and full senior recital

•Chamber Music Program and numerous gigging opportunities

Study Abroad

•Study abroad exchange program with Cardiff University, UK

•Dynamic guest artists and lecturers throughout the year

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

76%

Grad Rate

11.3K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,805

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-approved degree program

Training

•Intensive brass study with the region’s most accomplished performers

•Private instruction, chamber music, and premier performing ensembles

•Immersion in music theory, history, literature, and world music

Performance & Productions

•Some of the best performing ensembles in New England

•Required half junior recital and full senior recital

•Chamber Music Program and numerous gigging opportunities

Study Abroad

•Study abroad exchange program with Cardiff University, UK

•Dynamic guest artists and lecturers throughout the year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-approved degree program

Training

•Intensive brass study with the region’s most accomplished performers

•Private instruction, chamber music, and premier performing ensembles

•Immersion in music theory, history, literature, and world music

Performance & Productions

•Some of the best performing ensembles in New England

•Required half junior recital and full senior recital

•Chamber Music Program and numerous gigging opportunities

Study Abroad

•Study abroad exchange program with Cardiff University, UK

•Dynamic guest artists and lecturers throughout the year

Key Info

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Fees

NH Resident Fee

$50Waiver

Out-of-State Fee

$65Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

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Deadline

Audition Completion DeadlineMar 1, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionNov 8, 2025

On-Campus AuditionJan 24, 2026

On-Campus AuditionJan 31, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 21, 2026

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

•Trumpet: two pieces of contrasting style — one lyrical (for example, the 2nd movement of the Haydn trumpet concerto) and one more technical; contrasting sections of an extended piece are acceptable

•French horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba: prepare two contrasting pieces (or movements)

Scales & Technique

•Demonstrate proficiency with major scales

•Trumpet: also be prepared to play a chromatic scale

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the University application through the Common App by February 1, 2026

•Complete the Music Department audition by March 1, 2026

•An application is not considered complete until both the university application and the audition are finished

Program Accreditation

•Degree program has final approval from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Placement Exams

•Admitted students complete music theory and aural-skills placement for course placement only — not part of admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

•All applicants must attend one scheduled in-person audition date on campus

•November 8, 2025 (suggested for early action applicants)

•January 24, 2026

•January 31, 2026

•February 21, 2026

•Register for an audition at least two weeks before the desired date through the UNH music audition portal

Audition Expectations

•Auditions are held before a small panel of faculty members

•All auditions are video recorded for the applied faculty member in your area to review

•Applicants traveling from outside New England or the Tri-State area may contact music.info@unh.edu if the in-person requirement is an undue burden

Scholarship Info

Music Merit Scholarships

•The music department audition also serves as the audition for a music merit scholarship

•Awards are based largely on audition quality, plus the applicant’s instrument/voice type and departmental needs

•Renewable for up to four academic years with an acceptable GPA

Recording Policy

•All auditions are video recorded for review by the applied faculty member in your area

•Students who opt out of recording are ineligible for a scholarship unless they schedule an in-person campus visit and sample lesson

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

76%

Grad Rate

11.3K

Enrollment

$66K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$20,172

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,864

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,920

Before aid

Average Net Price

$23,805

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-approved degree program

Training

•Intensive brass study with the region’s most accomplished performers

•Private instruction, chamber music, and premier performing ensembles

•Immersion in music theory, history, literature, and world music

Performance & Productions

•Some of the best performing ensembles in New England

•Required half junior recital and full senior recital

•Chamber Music Program and numerous gigging opportunities

Study Abroad

•Study abroad exchange program with Cardiff University, UK

•Dynamic guest artists and lecturers throughout the year

Updated 5d ago