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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Percussion

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Percussion emphasis within the BM Music Performance degree at the UMKC Conservatory

120 credit-hour program with applied study across snare drum, keyboard percussion, and timpani

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

Applied lessons each semester plus musicianship, music history, conducting, and chamber music coursework

Eight semesters of large ensemble plus six semesters of chamber music

Professional Development

Located in Kansas City with access to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and a vibrant professional music scene

Roughly 500 Conservatory performance events each year

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,216

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,738

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,962

Before aid

Average net price

$13,310

After aid

Resident Rates · finaid.umkc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Percussion emphasis within the BM Music Performance degree at the UMKC Conservatory

120 credit-hour program with applied study across snare drum, keyboard percussion, and timpani

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

Applied lessons each semester plus musicianship, music history, conducting, and chamber music coursework

Eight semesters of large ensemble plus six semesters of chamber music

Professional Development

Located in Kansas City with access to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and a vibrant professional music scene

Roughly 500 Conservatory performance events each year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Percussion emphasis within the BM Music Performance degree at the UMKC Conservatory

120 credit-hour program with applied study across snare drum, keyboard percussion, and timpani

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

Applied lessons each semester plus musicianship, music history, conducting, and chamber music coursework

Eight semesters of large ensemble plus six semesters of chamber music

Professional Development

Located in Kansas City with access to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and a vibrant professional music scene

Roughly 500 Conservatory performance events each year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

International Fee

$75

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineJun 15, 2027

First-year applicants

Fall priority applicationJan 15, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall priority applicationMay 1, 2027

Dates And Deadlines · umkc.edu

Program AppApplication

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Conservatory application deadlineDec 15, 2026

Virtual audition materials deadlineFeb 26, 2027

Auditions

Live audition and interview date

Feb 6 & 15, 2027Mar 5, 2027

Official page · conservatory.umkc.edu Auditions · conservatory.umkc.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Prepare repertoire across snare drum, keyboard percussion, and timpani at the highest level of musicianship and technical ability

Bring a repertoire list and two copies of the audition material for adjudicators

Resume

Required: artistic resume or CV listing all relevant music experience

Letters of Recommendation

Required: two letters of recommendation (must be received by February 1)

Transcript

Required: official transcripts from high school and any college (must be received by UMKC Admissions by February 1)

Scores / GPA

Optional when applicable: ACT/SAT scores

Percussion Audition Repertoire Sheet 2027.Pdf · conservatory.umkc.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the online UMKC application and Conservatory application by December 15, 2026

No application fee for domestic undergraduate students ($75 for international students)

Admitted students complete music theory and aural-skills placement testing at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Live percussion audition is required; no prescreen is required

Choose February 6, February 15, or March 5, 2027 in the application

Sight-reading and ear training may be requested

Audition Expectations

Request approval from Conservatory Admissions

Approved audition videos are due February 26, 2027

Full scholarship consideration may not be available for video auditions; on-campus participation is strongly advised

AUDITION LOCATIONS (migrated from legacy structured-date data 2026-09-16; see tasks/lessons.md)

Live audition and interview date — UMKC Campus

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Information

Scholarship consideration included in the admission audition

Full scholarship consideration requires an on-campus audition

Video audition applicants may not receive full scholarship consideration

All auditions must be completed by March 5 for full scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

6.8K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,216

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$31,738

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$34,962

Before aid

Average net price

$13,310

After aid

Resident Rates · finaid.umkc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Percussion emphasis within the BM Music Performance degree at the UMKC Conservatory

120 credit-hour program with applied study across snare drum, keyboard percussion, and timpani

Accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music

Training

Applied lessons each semester plus musicianship, music history, conducting, and chamber music coursework

Eight semesters of large ensemble plus six semesters of chamber music

Professional Development

Located in Kansas City with access to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and a vibrant professional music scene

Roughly 500 Conservatory performance events each year

Updated 2d ago