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BA Music

Contemporary Commercial Music

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BA Theatre Arts

Generalist

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BA Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Theatre Arts

Stage Management

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BA Theatre Arts

Design & Technology

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BA Music

Contemporary Commercial Music

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BA Music

Jazz Studies and Performance

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BA Music

Music Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program Features

•Scholarships covering up to 100% of in-state tuition, renewable up to four years

•One of the only Contemporary Commercial Music programs offered in the country

•Pedagogically sound training with sound engineering competencies

Training

•Voice program coordinated by Professor Ami Bouterse (Carnegie Mellon, NYU Tisch)

•Parkside Range contemporary a cappella ensemble (performed at ICCA, SoJam, National A Cappella Convention)

•Perform contemporary styles that prepare for a modern musical career

School Info

Snapshot

3.11

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,658

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,275

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,772

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 22, 4:23 PM

Program Highlights

Program Features

•Scholarships covering up to 100% of in-state tuition, renewable up to four years

•One of the only Contemporary Commercial Music programs offered in the country

•Pedagogically sound training with sound engineering competencies

Training

•Voice program coordinated by Professor Ami Bouterse (Carnegie Mellon, NYU Tisch)

•Parkside Range contemporary a cappella ensemble (performed at ICCA, SoJam, National A Cappella Convention)

•Perform contemporary styles that prepare for a modern musical career

Program Highlights

Program Features

•Scholarships covering up to 100% of in-state tuition, renewable up to four years

•One of the only Contemporary Commercial Music programs offered in the country

•Pedagogically sound training with sound engineering competencies

Training

•Voice program coordinated by Professor Ami Bouterse (Carnegie Mellon, NYU Tisch)

•Parkside Range contemporary a cappella ensemble (performed at ICCA, SoJam, National A Cappella Convention)

•Perform contemporary styles that prepare for a modern musical career

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

In-Person AuditionAug 28, 2025

In-Person AuditionNov 8, 2025

In-Person Audition (Art's Day)Dec 5, 2025

In-Person Audition (Honor Band)Jan 10, 2026

In-Person AuditionFeb 7, 2026

In-Person Audition (Jazz Week)Mar 20, 2026

In-Person AuditionApr 4, 2026

In-Person Audition (WSMA)May 2, 2026

In-Person AuditionMay 23, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING SELECTIONS

•Two selections from different genres (classical, musical theater, pop, rock, country, folk)

•Selections should display who you are as a singer

Accompaniment

•Karaoke track, piano accompaniment, or self-accompany on acoustic guitar or piano

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply to UW-Parkside through Common App or UW System application

•Schedule or submit audition through the Music Department portal

•Must be accepted by UW-Parkside Admissions before Music Department can act on audition

Scholarship Timeline

•Audition before March for full scholarship consideration

Re-Entry Policy

•Students returning after 1+ year gap must re-audition

•Transfer students must audition for placement

What's The Process

Audition Format

•10-15 minute performance for music faculty

•Brief music theory placement survey

•Short interview with faculty

•Piano accompaniment may be provided for in-person auditions

Virtual Option

•Virtual audition submissions accepted on a rolling basis

•Up to 3 video clips, combined duration not to exceed 12 minutes

•Upload directly or provide unlisted YouTube link

•State your name and the work at the beginning of each video

•Piano accompaniment or pre-recorded backing track permitted

Contact

•Dr. Laura Rexroth, rexroth@uwp.edu, 262-595-2438

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Scholarships covering up to 100% of in-state tuition

•Renewable up to four years

•Available to music majors, minors, and ensemble members

Ensemble Awards

•Available to any UW-Parkside student committed to an ensemble

•Granted by ensemble directors

Eligibility

•Audition before March for full scholarship consideration

•Must be admitted to the university first

School Info

Snapshot

3.11

Avg GPA (W)

75%

Admit Rate

school-wide

40%

Grad Rate

2.8K

Enrollment

$51K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,658

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,275

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,772

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Features

•Scholarships covering up to 100% of in-state tuition, renewable up to four years

•One of the only Contemporary Commercial Music programs offered in the country

•Pedagogically sound training with sound engineering competencies

Training

•Voice program coordinated by Professor Ami Bouterse (Carnegie Mellon, NYU Tisch)

•Parkside Range contemporary a cappella ensemble (performed at ICCA, SoJam, National A Cappella Convention)

•Perform contemporary styles that prepare for a modern musical career

Updated May 22, 4:23 PM