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University of Virginia's College at Wise

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BA Music

Brass & Woodwinds

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Piano

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BA Music

Strings

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Voice

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Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training & Productions

•BA Music major includes applied music on a principal instrument, music theory, music history/literature, ensemble performance, orchestration, and conducting

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone recital

•Ensemble options include Concert Choir, Highland Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and more

•Brass & Woodwinds applicants prepare scales, contrasting solo repertoire, sight-reading, and a faculty interview

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available through additional education coursework

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

29%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,074

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,710

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,140

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,210

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 2, 8:38 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training & Productions

•BA Music major includes applied music on a principal instrument, music theory, music history/literature, ensemble performance, orchestration, and conducting

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone recital

•Ensemble options include Concert Choir, Highland Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and more

•Brass & Woodwinds applicants prepare scales, contrasting solo repertoire, sight-reading, and a faculty interview

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available through additional education coursework

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training & Productions

•BA Music major includes applied music on a principal instrument, music theory, music history/literature, ensemble performance, orchestration, and conducting

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone recital

•Ensemble options include Concert Choir, Highland Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and more

•Brass & Woodwinds applicants prepare scales, contrasting solo repertoire, sight-reading, and a faculty interview

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available through additional education coursework

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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.

Repertoire List (Required)

•Major scales in all twelve keys, as many octaves as possible on the instrument

•Two contrasting prepared works totaling five to ten minutes

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Good to Know

Application Portal

•Apply to UVA Wise via Common App or UVA Wise Application

•Register for the music audition through the Schedule an Audition form on the music audition page

Application Timing

•No university application fee

•Rolling university admission

•The published Spring 2026 audition deadline has passed; use the Schedule an Audition form or contact UVA Wise Music to confirm current audition availability

•Apply to UVA Wise before any audition date for full scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Audition before the Division of Music faculty is required for admission to the music major and music scholarship consideration

•Formats: on-campus, pre-recorded digital audition, or in-person at local high school audition events

•Live auditions are preferred; recorded auditions are accepted when a live audition is not possible

•Brief faculty interview included

•Sight-reading required for Brass & Woodwinds applicants

Scholarship Info

•Music scholarships are awarded based on audition performance

•Students must apply to UVA Wise before their audition date for full scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

29%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,074

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,710

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,140

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,210

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training & Productions

•BA Music major includes applied music on a principal instrument, music theory, music history/literature, ensemble performance, orchestration, and conducting

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone recital

•Ensemble options include Concert Choir, Highland Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and more

•Brass & Woodwinds applicants prepare scales, contrasting solo repertoire, sight-reading, and a faculty interview

Degree Flexibility

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available through additional education coursework

Updated Jul 2, 8:38 PM

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