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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Composition & music studies

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Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Graduates consistently gain admission to strong graduate programs nationwide

Training

One-on-one applied lessons with active performer faculty

Principal ensemble performance and Senior Recital as the culminating undergraduate experience

On-campus Music Therapy Clinic provides hands-on clinical training

Prepares graduates for board-certification eligibility in music therapy

Degree Flexibility

Professional Bachelor of Music — roughly 85 of 131 hours in music coursework

Core sequence in theory, music literature, and piano proficiency for all majors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

14.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,614

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,960

Before aid

Average net price

$17,988

After aid

Annual Undergraduate Tuition Fees · louisville.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Graduates consistently gain admission to strong graduate programs nationwide

Training

One-on-one applied lessons with active performer faculty

Principal ensemble performance and Senior Recital as the culminating undergraduate experience

On-campus Music Therapy Clinic provides hands-on clinical training

Prepares graduates for board-certification eligibility in music therapy

Degree Flexibility

Professional Bachelor of Music — roughly 85 of 131 hours in music coursework

Core sequence in theory, music literature, and piano proficiency for all majors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Graduates consistently gain admission to strong graduate programs nationwide

Training

One-on-one applied lessons with active performer faculty

Principal ensemble performance and Senior Recital as the culminating undergraduate experience

On-campus Music Therapy Clinic provides hands-on clinical training

Prepares graduates for board-certification eligibility in music therapy

Degree Flexibility

Professional Bachelor of Music — roughly 85 of 131 hours in music coursework

Core sequence in theory, music literature, and piano proficiency for all majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

PriorityFeb 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Time Freshman Applicants · louisville.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Live Audition Date

Nov 21, 2026Jan 23, 2027Feb 13 & 20, 2027

Application & Audition — Scholarship Consideration DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Audition Requirements · music.louisville.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two songs of contrasting styles that may have value in a therapeutic setting (or choose two from the program's provided list)

Songs do not need to be memorized and may be sung a cappella or with accompaniment

Simple self-accompaniment on guitar or piano is encouraged if possible

Assessed on pitch accuracy, vocal expression, and interpersonal skills

Audition Requirements · music.louisville.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UofL via Common App or school portal first — the audition registration form becomes available through the Application Gateway once an application is submitted

University admission is not required before registering for an audition

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit a UofL undergraduate application first — an audition registration form then becomes available via your Application Gateway

Live audition dates for the 2026-27 cycle: November 21, 2026; January 23, 2027; February 13, 2027; and February 20, 2027

Recorded/virtual auditions can be arranged when an on-campus visit is not possible

In addition to the School of Music instrumental/vocal audition, all music therapy applicants interview with the music therapy faculty

During the interview, applicants sing two contrasting songs to demonstrate vocal proficiency

Audition Expectations

Live principal-instrument or voice audition for the area faculty on campus

Current UofL students changing majors into the School of Music contact admissions to schedule an audition

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awarded based on audition performance

Complete the application and audition by March 1 for music scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

14.7K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,614

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,960

Before aid

Average net price

$17,988

After aid

Annual Undergraduate Tuition Fees · louisville.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Graduates consistently gain admission to strong graduate programs nationwide

Training

One-on-one applied lessons with active performer faculty

Principal ensemble performance and Senior Recital as the culminating undergraduate experience

On-campus Music Therapy Clinic provides hands-on clinical training

Prepares graduates for board-certification eligibility in music therapy

Degree Flexibility

Professional Bachelor of Music — roughly 85 of 131 hours in music coursework

Core sequence in theory, music literature, and piano proficiency for all majors

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM