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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music Industry Studies

Music Industry Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music

The BA in Music Industry Studies is a 126-credit-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music study with business coursework.

Training

Students complete musicianship, applied music, ensemble, Music Industry, and general studies coursework, including 18 hours through the H-E-B School of Business and Administration.

Record Production and Advanced Audio Production are taught in the Russ Berger-designed Luella Bennack studio, equipped with an SSL AWS-924 console, Pro Tools HDX, Yamaha C-7 Disklavier, 24-track tape recorder, and studio microphones/outboard gear.

Students build functional proficiency on one instrument, arranging skills, and practical knowledge of current music technology.

Professional Development

MUST 4359 is a required music-industry internship. UIW students have completed placements with Interscope, Virgin, Warner Bros., ASCAP, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Atlantic Records, Texas Music Office, and other music-industry organizations in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.

Coursework and internship experience connect to recording engineering, production, publishing, entertainment law, management, marketing, talent booking, live events, and label work.

Facilities

Luella Bennack Music Center adds dedicated concert, recital, rehearsal, recording, teaching, and practice spaces to the program environment.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,200

Before aid

Average net price

$22,775

After aid

Tuition Fees · my.uiw.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 4:08 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music

The BA in Music Industry Studies is a 126-credit-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music study with business coursework.

Training

Students complete musicianship, applied music, ensemble, Music Industry, and general studies coursework, including 18 hours through the H-E-B School of Business and Administration.

Students build functional proficiency on one instrument, arranging skills, and practical knowledge of current music technology.

Professional Development

Coursework and internship experience connect to recording engineering, production, publishing, entertainment law, management, marketing, talent booking, live events, and label work.

Facilities

Luella Bennack Music Center adds dedicated concert, recital, rehearsal, recording, teaching, and practice spaces to the program environment.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music

The BA in Music Industry Studies is a 126-credit-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music study with business coursework.

Training

Students complete musicianship, applied music, ensemble, Music Industry, and general studies coursework, including 18 hours through the H-E-B School of Business and Administration.

Students build functional proficiency on one instrument, arranging skills, and practical knowledge of current music technology.

Professional Development

Coursework and internship experience connect to recording engineering, production, publishing, entertainment law, management, marketing, talent booking, live events, and label work.

Facilities

Luella Bennack Music Center adds dedicated concert, recital, rehearsal, recording, teaching, and practice spaces to the program environment.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Acceptd

Auditions

In-Person Audition (UIW Campus)

Jan 8, 2027Feb 20, 2027Mar 6, 2027

Entrance Auditions · uiw.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Selections

Two pieces in contrasting styles on your principal instrument (voice counts as an instrument)

Perform pieces from two different style periods (e.g., Baroque and Romantic), or one classical selection and one popular or jazz selection

Popular songs accepted — self-accompanied or accompanied by a recording

Entrance Auditions · uiw.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Portal

Submit your online audition via Acceptd

Apply separately to UIW for university admission via Common App, the UIW website, or ApplyTexas

Admission

An entrance audition is required for all music majors and minors, including transfer students

Admitted students complete a music theory assessment at the audition for course placement only — it does not affect admission

What's The Process

Audition Format

Perform two contrasting selections on your principal instrument (or voice) for a faculty panel

In-Person Audition

Held at UIW's Luella Bennack Music Center

Arrive 15 minutes early to warm up in available practice rooms

Perform your two pieces, then wait while faculty deliberate and provide feedback

A music theory assessment is administered after the performance

Total audition time: approximately 30-45 minutes

Online Audition

Submit a recorded audition via Acceptd if you cannot audition in person

Camera should capture facial expressions and the body from the knees up

Portrait or landscape orientation accepted

Use a smartphone on a tripod or a video camera with a microphone

No audio processing (e.g., reverb) allowed

Contact

Music@uiwtx.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Up to $4,000 per academic year for music majors

Renewable for five years

Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours minimum)

Enrollment in a major ensemble (Chorale, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra)

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

Demonstrable progress toward degree completion

One-Year Scholarships

Available to current students not at maximum award

Fall semester auditions, disbursed in spring

Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Not renewable; must re-audition in January for multi-year award

Ensemble Scholarships

Tuition discounts for participation in band ensembles

Awarded at discretion of ensemble directors

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.54

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$40,200

Before aid

Average net price

$22,775

After aid

Tuition Fees · my.uiw.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music

The BA in Music Industry Studies is a 126-credit-hour interdisciplinary degree combining music study with business coursework.

Training

Students complete musicianship, applied music, ensemble, Music Industry, and general studies coursework, including 18 hours through the H-E-B School of Business and Administration.

Students build functional proficiency on one instrument, arranging skills, and practical knowledge of current music technology.

Professional Development

Coursework and internship experience connect to recording engineering, production, publishing, entertainment law, management, marketing, talent booking, live events, and label work.

Facilities

Luella Bennack Music Center adds dedicated concert, recital, rehearsal, recording, teaching, and practice spaces to the program environment.

Updated Sep 9, 4:08 PM