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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1947

UCM calls itself "one of the largest music schools in the state of Missouri, with 19 full-time and 12 adjunct faculty and more than 230 Music majors" (ucmo.edu/academics/programs/majors/cahss/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-ba)

Top 15% Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Top 8% Most Popular Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Training

Flexible, self-designed pathway with faculty advising; focus areas include music composition, history, theory, technology, and music therapy preparation

Self-designed capstone project (composition portfolio, recorded album, research study, lecture recital, or audio-production work)

Built-in foreign-language study and room to add a minor or double major

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, percussion and technology-based ensembles, and more

Facilities

400-seat Hart Recital Hall and professional-grade recording facilities

Owns the Essig Instrument Collection of historical instruments

Close to the Kansas City arts scene

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1947

Top 15% Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Top 8% Most Popular Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Training

Flexible, self-designed pathway with faculty advising; focus areas include music composition, history, theory, technology, and music therapy preparation

Self-designed capstone project (composition portfolio, recorded album, research study, lecture recital, or audio-production work)

Built-in foreign-language study and room to add a minor or double major

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, percussion and technology-based ensembles, and more

Facilities

400-seat Hart Recital Hall and professional-grade recording facilities

Owns the Essig Instrument Collection of historical instruments

Close to the Kansas City arts scene

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1947

Top 15% Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Top 8% Most Popular Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Training

Flexible, self-designed pathway with faculty advising; focus areas include music composition, history, theory, technology, and music therapy preparation

Self-designed capstone project (composition portfolio, recorded album, research study, lecture recital, or audio-production work)

Built-in foreign-language study and room to add a minor or double major

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, percussion and technology-based ensembles, and more

Facilities

400-seat Hart Recital Hall and professional-grade recording facilities

Owns the Essig Instrument Collection of historical instruments

Close to the Kansas City arts scene

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Music Ba · ucmo.edu

Scholarship Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Sheet Music (If Requesting an Accompanist)

Bring clear, printed sheet music of your audition piece for the pianist

Music Ba · ucmo.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply for admission to UCM first

Complete the UCM Music Admission Form (no additional fee)

Complete the UCM Scholarship Finder for maximum scholarship eligibility

Audition Timing

An audition is not required for admission to the BA in Music

A scholarship audition is recommended on or before the February Music Scholarship Audition days

If you prefer, the audition can be deferred until after you enroll — but it must happen before the end of your second year or before completing 50% of degree requirements

Music Theory Placement

A Fundamentals of Music (theory placement) assessment helps place you in the right starting theory course — for placement only, not admission

Optional if you plan to begin in theory fundamentals

What's The Process

Audition Format

Prepare one piece that best demonstrates your own musical ability and interests

A wide variety of styles is welcome — performed from memory, from notation, improvised, or your own composition

Audition on a traditional instrument, your voice, or technology-based instruments (laptop, keyboard, DJ controller, synthesizer, electric guitar with effects, and more)

The audition includes a conversation about your musical background, experience, and interests

In-person, video, and Zoom auditions are welcome

Purpose

The audition is for scholarship consideration and applied-lesson placement — it is not required for admission

Accompaniment

An accompanist can be made available if requested well in advance; bring clear printed music

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music Merit scholarships and Music Service awards

More than 50 endowed scholarships managed by the UCM Foundation

UCM Service awards for Service Jazz Combo, String Quartet, Marching Mules, and music tutoring

Complete the UCM Scholarship Finder for maximum eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

64%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,406

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,256

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$25,552

Before aid

Average net price

$14,462

After aid

Financial Aid Policies · ucmo.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited since 1947

Top 15% Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Top 8% Most Popular Colleges for General Music (College Factual, 2022)

Training

Flexible, self-designed pathway with faculty advising; focus areas include music composition, history, theory, technology, and music therapy preparation

Self-designed capstone project (composition portfolio, recorded album, research study, lecture recital, or audio-production work)

Built-in foreign-language study and room to add a minor or double major

Performance & Productions

Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, percussion and technology-based ensembles, and more

Facilities

400-seat Hart Recital Hall and professional-grade recording facilities

Owns the Essig Instrument Collection of historical instruments

Close to the Kansas City arts scene

Updated 4d ago