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BA/BS Musical Theatre

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BA/BS Music

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Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•One of the largest undergraduate music programs in the region

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts music degree designed to combine music with another major, minor, or certificate (a minor is required)

•200+ performance opportunities annually

•Help run the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, the largest student-run jazz festival in the nation

•Blugold Marching Band (BMB), a cappella groups, and 20+ student organizations

•Pair with recording arts or arts administration certificates

Facilities

•4 performance venues plus Pablo Center at the Confluence

•6 music classrooms, 36 practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

•International performance tours (Australia, Singapore, Portugal, Italy)

•Annual NYC spring break immersion, study abroad, and undergraduate research

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,550

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•One of the largest undergraduate music programs in the region

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts music degree designed to combine music with another major, minor, or certificate (a minor is required)

•200+ performance opportunities annually

•Help run the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, the largest student-run jazz festival in the nation

•Blugold Marching Band (BMB), a cappella groups, and 20+ student organizations

•Pair with recording arts or arts administration certificates

Facilities

•4 performance venues plus Pablo Center at the Confluence

•6 music classrooms, 36 practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

•International performance tours (Australia, Singapore, Portugal, Italy)

•Annual NYC spring break immersion, study abroad, and undergraduate research

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•One of the largest undergraduate music programs in the region

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts music degree designed to combine music with another major, minor, or certificate (a minor is required)

•200+ performance opportunities annually

•Help run the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, the largest student-run jazz festival in the nation

•Blugold Marching Band (BMB), a cappella groups, and 20+ student organizations

•Pair with recording arts or arts administration certificates

Facilities

•4 performance venues plus Pablo Center at the Confluence

•6 music classrooms, 36 practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

•International performance tours (Australia, Singapore, Portugal, Italy)

•Annual NYC spring break immersion, study abroad, and undergraduate research

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$25Waiver

Deadline

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

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Auditions

Audition DayJan 20, 2027

Audition DayFeb 13, 2027

Audition DayMar 6, 2027

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

•Prepare a performance audition in your chosen area (voice or an instrument) using that area's prepared repertoire (see requirements by studio on the audition page)

•Voice: two memorized songs (one English, one foreign language) plus sight-singing

•Instrumental: prepared solo(s) at WSMA "Class A" level, scales, and sight-reading as required by your area

Accompaniment

•Voice auditioners perform with live accompaniment (bring your own or request the department accompanist with 2 weeks notice); virtual auditioners may use live or pre-recorded accompaniment, but it must be audible

•Instrumental auditions do not require accompaniment

Letters of Recommendation

•1 letter from a high school music director or appropriate music instructor

•Submit via Gold for Blugolds audition application

•Must be submitted at least one week prior to audition date

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to UW-Eau Claire via Common App or UW System portal

•Activate your UWEC account after applying

•Complete audition application via Gold for Blugolds

•Online audition applications open September 15 each year

•Registration closes two weeks prior to each audition date

•You may audition before receiving university acceptance decision

•University acceptance is required for final program admission

•A minor in another area of study is required for this degree

Placement Exams

•Admitted students may take written theory, aural skills, and piano placement exams at orientation/audition day — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person preferred; virtual option available for long-distance students (videos submitted via email)

•Audition on your chosen instrument or voice; audition addresses admission, piano placement, and scholarship

•Register at least 2 weeks before your selected date

•Check-in at Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water Street, Eau Claire)

•Morning informational meeting with faculty and parent sessions

•Warm-up rooms available after the morning meeting

•Business casual attire recommended

Piano Placement Exam

•Students with any piano experience take a piano placement exam (in-person only) for course placement

Decisions

•Scholarship and acceptance decisions announced following March auditions

Contact

•musthe53@uwec.edu or 715-836-4954

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Close to $60,000 distributed to first-year students annually

•All auditionees are automatically considered; no extra application required

•Decisions announced with acceptance letters following final spring audition

School Info

Snapshot

3.56

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

8.9K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,207

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,273

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,765

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,550

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•One of the largest undergraduate music programs in the region

Training

•Flexible liberal-arts music degree designed to combine music with another major, minor, or certificate (a minor is required)

•200+ performance opportunities annually

•Help run the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, the largest student-run jazz festival in the nation

•Blugold Marching Band (BMB), a cappella groups, and 20+ student organizations

•Pair with recording arts or arts administration certificates

Facilities

•4 performance venues plus Pablo Center at the Confluence

•6 music classrooms, 36 practice rooms, audio recording studio, music technology lab, digital piano lab

Study Abroad

•International performance tours (Australia, Singapore, Portugal, Italy)

•Annual NYC spring break immersion, study abroad, and undergraduate research

Updated 33m ago