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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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BA/BS Music

General

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$59K

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

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

First Year Application · uwec.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Opens

Sep 15, 2026

Auditions

Audition Day (Wind, Brass & Percussion)Nov 7, 2026

Audition Day

Jan 20, 2027Feb 13, 2027Mar 6, 2027

Music And Theatre Arts Program Auditions · uwec.edu

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 the recommendation through the Gold for Blugolds audition application at least one week prior to audition date

Music And Theatre Arts Program Auditions · uwec.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.56

Admit rate

82%

school-wide

Grad rate

64%

Enrollment

8.9K

Earnings

$59K

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

Estimated Cost Attendance · uwec.edu 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 5d ago