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BM Performance at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: Acceptance Rate & Admissions

University acceptance rate: 87%

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh's overall acceptance rate is 87%, reflecting university-wide academic admissions rather than program-level selectivity — admission to the BM Performance program also requires an audition.

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Brass

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Piano

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Woodwinds

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Audio Production

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Music Business

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Music Business & Audio Production

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General Music Studies

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Performance students have won national, regional, and state performance honors

Training

•Individual instruction from accomplished artist/teacher faculty members

•Wide range of large and small performing ensembles

•Annual schedule of resident and visiting performing artists

Professional Development

•Graduates have attended prestigious graduate schools and conservatories

•Successful careers in college teaching and performance

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,252

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,810

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,374

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,305

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 7, 4:06 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Performance students have won national, regional, and state performance honors

Training

•Individual instruction from accomplished artist/teacher faculty members

•Wide range of large and small performing ensembles

•Annual schedule of resident and visiting performing artists

Professional Development

•Graduates have attended prestigious graduate schools and conservatories

•Successful careers in college teaching and performance

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Performance students have won national, regional, and state performance honors

Training

•Individual instruction from accomplished artist/teacher faculty members

•Wide range of large and small performing ensembles

•Annual schedule of resident and visiting performing artists

Professional Development

•Graduates have attended prestigious graduate schools and conservatories

•Successful careers in college teaching and performance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

$28

Deadline

PriorityJan 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

In-Person Audition

Nov 19, 2025Feb 18, 2026

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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

•A solo from the WSMA Class A list, or two etudes or studies in contrasting styles

•French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, and Tuba

Scales & Technique

•All major scales

Letter of Recommendation

•Required for scholarship applicants only

•From a private teacher and/or high school music director

•Must address musical background and ability

•Must be received no later than two weeks before audition date

•Email to music@uwosh.edu or mail to: UW-Oshkosh, ATTN: Music Audition Committee, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901-8636

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to UW-Oshkosh through the Office of Admissions

•Submit a separate Music Audition Application via the school website

•Audition registration closes two weeks before each in-person date

•Audition day schedules are created two weeks before the audition date

Eligibility

•Must be accepted to (or have applied to) UW-Oshkosh before auditioning

•Admitted students complete an online Music Theory Assessment for course placement only — it is not used in admission decisions

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•In-person and virtual auditions available

•Virtual: live Zoom call or pre-recorded video submission in any format

•A committee of Music faculty hears auditions

•Auditions begin at 2:30 PM

•Held at the Arts and Communication Center, 1001 Elmwood Ave, Oshkosh, WI

•Practice rooms available for warm-up

•Business casual recommended (no strict dress code)

Contact

•(920) 424-4224

•Music@uwosh.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Eligibility

•Audition (live or pre-recorded) must be completed by March 1, 2026

•Must meet Music Scholarship Criteria

•Complete online Music Theory Assessment within one week of audition (deadline: May 1, 2026)

•Submit letter of recommendation from private teacher and/or music director

•Complete UW-Oshkosh Scholarship General Application at uwosh.academicworks.com

•Auditions after March 1 are eligible for program admission but not scholarship

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

46%

Grad Rate

6.9K

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,252

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,810

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$23,374

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,305

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•Performance students have won national, regional, and state performance honors

Training

•Individual instruction from accomplished artist/teacher faculty members

•Wide range of large and small performing ensembles

•Annual schedule of resident and visiting performing artists

Professional Development

•Graduates have attended prestigious graduate schools and conservatories

•Successful careers in college teaching and performance

Updated Jul 7, 4:06 AM