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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Study with the region's most accomplished performers
•Intensive focus on developing performance skills at the highest level
•Private study, chamber music, and premier performing ensembles
•Immersed in music theory, history, literature, and world music
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Frequent performance in chamber music ensembles
•Some of the best performing ensembles in New England
•Required half junior recital and full senior recital
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
•Chamber Music Program and numerous gigging opportunities
•Outreach experiences to develop self-promotion as an artist
GUEST ARTISTS & STUDY ABROAD
•Dynamic guest artists and lecturers throughout the year
•Study abroad exchange program with Cardiff University, UK
ACCREDITATION
•NASM-approved degree program
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
NH Resident Fee
$50Waiver
Out-of-State Fee
$65Waiver
Program AppApplication
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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
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED SELECTIONS
•One Italian aria, preferably from the 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Century anthology
•One English art song
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
•Be prepared to demonstrate major scale singing
•Sight-reading ability assessment
•Respond to 3-4 note vocal patterns when requested
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION TIMELINE
•University application via Common App by February 1, 2026
•Music department audition must be completed by March 1, 2026
SCHOLARSHIP NOTE
•Opting out of video recording disqualifies students from merit scholarships
•Alternative: schedule a separate in-person visit with applied faculty
NASM ACCREDITATION
•Degree program has final approval from the National Association of Schools of Music
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition at one of the scheduled dates on campus
•All auditions are video recorded by the department for faculty review
•Students from outside New England/Tri-State area may contact music.info@unh.edu if in-person attendance creates undue hardship
AUDITION DATES
•November 8, 2025
•January 24, 2026
•January 31, 2026
•February 21, 2026
REGISTRATION
•Register through the UNH music audition portal
Scholarship Info
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•All auditions are video recorded by the department for faculty review
•Students who opt out of recording are disqualified from merit scholarship consideration unless scheduling a separate in-person faculty visit
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.63
Avg GPA (W)
87%
Admit Rate
77%
Grad Rate
11,230
Enrollment
$66,479
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$19,112
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,882
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$23,261
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,393
Family Income $30k - $48k$16,981
Family Income $48k - $75k$19,283
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,182
Family Income $110k+$27,767
