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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

Brass

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

BA Music performance pathway with Brass as the primary applied area

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Personalized applied instruction with music faculty

Training

Four semesters of lower-level and three semesters of upper-level Brass applied study

Six semesters in a primary ensemble plus additional choice ensembles

Senior recital required

Brass musicians progress from MUSA 120 applied study to upper-level MUSA 320.

MUSE 112 Brass Ensemble and MUSE 113 Symphony Band provide chamber-family and large-band settings.

Degree Flexibility

Nine credits of upper-level music electives

Outside minor or double major recommended but not required

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,440

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,054

After aid

Costs · students.uwrf.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music performance pathway with Brass as the primary applied area

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Personalized applied instruction with music faculty

Training

Four semesters of lower-level and three semesters of upper-level Brass applied study

Six semesters in a primary ensemble plus additional choice ensembles

Senior recital required

Brass musicians progress from MUSA 120 applied study to upper-level MUSA 320.

MUSE 112 Brass Ensemble and MUSE 113 Symphony Band provide chamber-family and large-band settings.

Degree Flexibility

Nine credits of upper-level music electives

Outside minor or double major recommended but not required

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Music performance pathway with Brass as the primary applied area

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Personalized applied instruction with music faculty

Training

Four semesters of lower-level and three semesters of upper-level Brass applied study

Six semesters in a primary ensemble plus additional choice ensembles

Senior recital required

Brass musicians progress from MUSA 120 applied study to upper-level MUSA 320.

MUSE 112 Brass Ensemble and MUSE 113 Symphony Band provide chamber-family and large-band settings.

Degree Flexibility

Nine credits of upper-level music electives

Outside minor or double major recommended but not required

Key Info

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Deadline

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Deadline

November Entrance Expo registrationOct 30, 2026

December Entrance Expo registrationNov 27, 2026

January Entrance Expo registrationJan 22, 2027

February Entrance Expo registrationFeb 19, 2027

April Entrance Expo registrationMar 26, 2027

Auditions

Music Major Entrance Expo

Nov 7, 2026Dec 5, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 27, 2027

Music Major Entrance Expo (entrance only)Apr 3, 2027

Viewform · docs.google.com Prospective Students · students.uwrf.edu

Interview Requirements

This program has a required admission interview and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Creative Sample

Share musical strengths through performance, leadership, composition or arrangement, digital media, or another music-related format

Performance selections may be presented live or shared as unlisted YouTube recordings

Applicants choosing performance are encouraged to prepare two contrasting selections; memorization is not required

In the registration form, describe each showcase item’s theme or title, source (including whether it is self-composed), format, and any required media URL

References

Provide names, email addresses, and phone numbers for two references

References may include a music teacher, private instructor, camp director, or another person who can speak on the applicant's behalf

Obtain permission before submitting each reference's contact information

Prospective Students · students.uwrf.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply and be accepted to UW-River Falls

Individual schedules and Zoom links are emailed approximately one week before the selected date

Scholarship Timing

Complete the Entrance Expo on or before February 27 for music scholarship consideration

Expo completion after February 27 remains available for entrance but not music scholarship consideration

Music scholarship notifications are emailed approximately April 15

What's The Process

Entrance Expo

All prospective music majors must pass the Music Major Entrance Expo after applying to UW-River Falls

Complete the Expo on campus or virtually via Zoom

Choose to share the Music Showcase live or through recordings

Interview

Meet with music faculty to discuss career goals, showcase choices, and the intended degree path

Placement

Complete Music Skills Placement during the Expo for first-year course placement only

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Prospective music majors who complete the Music Major Entrance Expo on or before February 27 are considered

Performance and composition scholarships are determined by music faculty

Scholarship notifications are emailed approximately April 15

School Info

Snapshot

3.41

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

4.2K

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,440

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,330

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,054

After aid

Costs · students.uwrf.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Music performance pathway with Brass as the primary applied area

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Personalized applied instruction with music faculty

Training

Four semesters of lower-level and three semesters of upper-level Brass applied study

Six semesters in a primary ensemble plus additional choice ensembles

Senior recital required

Brass musicians progress from MUSA 120 applied study to upper-level MUSA 320.

MUSE 112 Brass Ensemble and MUSE 113 Symphony Band provide chamber-family and large-band settings.

Degree Flexibility

Nine credits of upper-level music electives

Outside minor or double major recommended but not required

Updated 5d ago