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BA Music

Brass & Woodwinds

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

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

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

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

Degree culminates in a 30-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

Published studio faculty include Brent Bingham for trumpet, Matthew Rhoten for saxophone and clarinet, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham for flute, and Kelly Sorah for trombone.

Dedicated ensemble choices include Highland Winds, Flute Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Ensemble.

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

Cost Attendance · uvawise.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 12:10 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

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

Degree culminates in a 30-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

Published studio faculty include Brent Bingham for trumpet, Matthew Rhoten for saxophone and clarinet, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham for flute, and Kelly Sorah for trombone.

Dedicated ensemble choices include Highland Winds, Flute Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Ensemble.

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

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

Degree culminates in a 30-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

Published studio faculty include Brent Bingham for trumpet, Matthew Rhoten for saxophone and clarinet, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham for flute, and Kelly Sorah for trombone.

Dedicated ensemble choices include Highland Winds, Flute Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

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Qualtrics

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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

Audition · uvawise.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply to UVA Wise via Common App or UVA Wise Application

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

Cost Attendance · uvawise.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

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

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

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

Degree culminates in a 30-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

Published studio faculty include Brent Bingham for trumpet, Matthew Rhoten for saxophone and clarinet, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham for flute, and Kelly Sorah for trombone.

Dedicated ensemble choices include Highland Winds, Flute Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Ensemble.

Degree Flexibility

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

Updated Aug 7, 12:10 AM